RN Transfer Center Coordinator: Critical Patient Transfers

Great River Health Systems; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Great River Health Systems is seeking a Transfer Center Coordinator RN in West Burlington, IA. You will coordinate transfers, arrange transportation, and ensure regulatory compliance to safely move patients inside the healthcare system.

The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration across disciplines, and rapid decision-making in a high-stress setting. Equal opportunity employer and patient-centered care drive the team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA) Registered Nurse Required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Nursing or Healthcare Management Preferred.
• 1-3 years Experience in healthcare operations Preferred.
• 4-6 years Experience in patient transfer coordination Preferred.
• 4-6 years Experience in patient care Preferred.
• Communication and coordination across disciplines.
• EMTALA and patient transfer regulations.
• Hospital services, capacity, and level-of-care criteria.
• Clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Prioritization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurate documentation and use of technology.
• Ability to make sound, clinical decisions without direct patient contact.
• Ability to manage high-stress, time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to interpret and synthesize clinical information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Registered Nurse Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) (United States of America)
• Upon Hire Required
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• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association within 180 Days Required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between transferring and receiving medical staff
• Arrange required transportation and accommodations for patient transfer
• Ensure compliance with state and federal transfer regulations
• Maintain detailed records of all transfer activities for quality assurance
• Monitor and evaluate transportation logistics and efficiency
• Provide training to new staff members on transfer protocols

Skills

Nursing

Transfer coordination

Healthcare operations

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree (AA) Registered Nurse

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Nursing or Healthcare Management

Job description

Great River Health Systems is seeking a Transfer Center Coordinator RN in West Burlington, IA. You will coordinate transfers, arrange transportation, and ensure regulatory compliance to safely move patients inside the healthcare system.

The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration across disciplines, and rapid decision-making in a high-stress setting. Equal opportunity employer and patient-centered care drive the team.