RN Transfer Center: Expert Patient Transfer Coordinator

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The CHRISTUS Health Transfer Center RN coordinates patient transfers into the CHRISTUS Health System, collaborating with referring and receiving physicians and hospital staff to ensure safe, timely care. The role emphasizes problem-solving, documentation, and adherence to EMTALA while working with ED and House Supervisors.

Responsibilities include efficient transfer processing, maintaining communication across departments, and using Meditech and transfer software to document and track requests.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits excellent customer service skills when interacting with physicians, case managers, nurses, administrators, and colleagues.
• Maintains professionalism at all times and prioritizes patient-centered care.
• Anticipates and prioritizes transfer issues and escalates barriers per hospital policies.
• Collaborates with ED, House Supervisors, Administrators, and physicians to ensure timely transfers.
• Maintains knowledge of bed availability and patient flow; communicates changes each shift.
• Uses hospital computer systems and transfer software, including Meditech, for data collection and documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Professionalism

Prioritization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Meditech

Transfer Center software

Job description

The CHRISTUS Health Transfer Center RN coordinates patient transfers into the CHRISTUS Health System, collaborating with referring and receiving physicians and hospital staff to ensure safe, timely care. The role emphasizes problem-solving, documentation, and adherence to EMTALA while working with ED and House Supervisors.

Responsibilities include efficient transfer processing, maintaining communication across departments, and using Meditech and transfer software to document and track requests.