Transfer Access RN Case Manager - Care Coordination Lead

Health First; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First seeks a Transfer Access Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate direct admits, transfusions and chemotherapy within the IDN. You will ensure timely transfers, assess acuity, and communicate with physicians and facilities to prevent EMTALA violations.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, leadership, and collaboration across multiple teams, with a focus on safe, efficient patient movement and care transitions.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma with RN licensure in Florida
• 3+ years of clinical experience
• Strong leadership, analytical, data management and communication skills
• Knowledge of care transitions; transfer of medical records
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
• Excellent customer service and coordination across facilities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate direct admits, blood transfusions and chemotherapy across the IDN
• Manage transportation (ground and air) for transfers
• Organize transfers between Health First facilities and other health systems
• Complete orders for transfusions, direct admits and transfers
• Create bed requests for all direct admits, transfusions and transfers
• Use acuity algorithms for emergent events and triage transfer requests
• Identify appropriate levels of care for placement and safe transport
• Assist with surgical scheduling
• Communicate clinical updates to physicians effectively
• Monitor bed availability and placement; coordinate with staff and other systems
• Conduct conference calls with admitting, sending, referring and specialty providers
• Maintain accurate documentation of transfers, phone calls, transports and acuities

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Care coordination

Medical records documentation

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma + RN licensure in FL

BSN (Preferred)

Case Management Certification (CCM/ACM)

Job description

Health First seeks a Transfer Access Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate direct admits, transfusions and chemotherapy within the IDN. You will ensure timely transfers, assess acuity, and communicate with physicians and facilities to prevent EMTALA violations.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, leadership, and collaboration across multiple teams, with a focus on safe, efficient patient movement and care transitions.