Transfer Center Coord RN

RWJBarnabas Health

New Jersey

On-site

USD 64,700 - 84,300

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts through partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a part-time night shift Transfer Center Coordinator RN in New Jersey. This role involves comprehensive care coordination for patients, managing transfers, conducting assessments, and overriding administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license and critical care experience. Benefits include paid time off, retirement plans, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

3+ years of Critical Care Experience (ALS/PALS/BLS).
Working knowledge of hospital operations.
Ability to interact effectively with customers.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient placement among network facilities.
Evaluate medical necessity and appropriateness of care.
Facilitate patient throughput to final destination facility.

Skills

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Active BSN RN license

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

The Transfer Center Coordinator RN provides comprehensive care coordination for patients, initiating and managing both incoming and outgoing transfers to ensure timely and appropriate level of care. This role involves securing physician and specialist acceptance, performing clinical assessments, triage, arranging transport resources, and overseeing related administrative tasks such as patient registration, bed placement, insurance authorizations, and coordination of patient transport across network facilities.

Responsibilities

Prioritize patient transfers based on acuity levels.
Coordinate patient placement among multiple network facilities for admissions and transfers.
Ensure safe patient transfers according to established operational processes and guidelines for all service lines.
Evaluate medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes.
Facilitate patient throughput to a final destination facility with focus on quality and efficiency.
Alert staff at receiving entities of incoming/outgoing patients, schedule beds/services, perform clinical and financial screening, and coordinate transportation.
Liaise with departments, leaders, and presiding physicians on process‑improvement opportunities for patient flow and communication.
Manage individual patients across the healthcare continuum to achieve optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
Maintain referral pattern assessments, identify and cultivate opportunities for growth in assigned communities.
Collect and communicate pertinent information to payers and others for utilization and regulatory requirements.
Provide outcome data to physicians, case managers, rehabilitation professionals, insurance adjustors, and industry representatives.
Act as a resource and promote collegiality among staff physicians and leaders.
Participate in interdisciplinary healthcare teams and advise on integrated managed care concepts.
Optionally supervise staff depending on assignment.
Maintain professional knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional societies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as EMTALA, HIPAA, and quality initiatives.
Use Central Logic database, telephone systems, Bed Management/Registration systems, and other office‑oriented systems to support operations.
Meet agent productivity standards set by Transfer Center Leadership.

Qualifications

Active BSN RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license, or compact RN licensure.
Critical Care Experience (ALS/PALS/BLS) with at least three years in care of the population served and experience in clinical care operations, case management, or patient throughput.
Working knowledge of hospital operations, medical/nursing staff procedures, hospital and community resources.
Demonstrated critical thinking, conflict resolution, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external customers.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills for building effective relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field.
Additional related education and/or experience.
Typing accuracy of at least 40 words per minute.

Scheduling Requirements

Provide 10 shifts of availability per calendar quarter, submitted in the scheduling portal by the 15th of the previous month.
Must work 6 of the 10 submitted shifts.
12‑hour shifts.

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