RN Transfer Coordinator: Patient Throughput & Admissions

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tennessee; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Transfer Coordinator - RN to manage patient transfers and admissions, ensuring policy-aligned, timely patient flow. The role collaborates with bed coordinators, departments, and external providers to secure appropriate care levels and accurate records.

The RN will screen admissions, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain EHR updates while addressing barriers to throughput and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Formación

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills for managing patient transfers.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, including EMTALA and medical necessity guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in using electronic health record systems and standard office software.
• Ability to provide superior customer service and facilitate positive patient experiences.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinates all aspects of patient transfers, admissions, or consultations from referring facilities, ensuring appropriate level of care and transport.
• Conducts admission screening using approved criteria to verify appropriateness of care level and bed assignments.
• Collaborates with bed and capacity coordinators to prioritize transfers, bed assignments, and ensure patient information accuracy.
• Acts as a liaison between physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to streamline the admission/transfer process.
• Maintains and updates the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with accurate patient transfer information and outcomes.
• Identifies barriers to patient throughput, tracks trends, and recommends actions to improve efficiency and patient flow.

Descripción del empleo

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Transfer Coordinator - RN to manage patient transfers and admissions, ensuring policy-aligned, timely patient flow. The role collaborates with bed coordinators, departments, and external providers to secure appropriate care levels and accurate records.

The RN will screen admissions, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain EHR updates while addressing barriers to throughput and ensuring high-quality patient care.