Transfer Center Coordinator | 36 hours per week | Nursing Administration

Great River Health Systems; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 44,744 - 63,727; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Matching retirement programs

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Great River Health Systems is seeking a Transfer Center Coordinator to facilitate the smooth transfer of patients within the healthcare system. This part-time role requires a Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain records for quality assurance.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage high-stress situations effectively. Competitive benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required for Iowa.
• 1-3 years experience in healthcare operations preferred.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions without direct patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between transferring and receiving medical staff.
• Arrange transportation and accommodations for patient transfer.
• Ensure compliance with transfer regulations.

Skills

Communication and coordination across disciplines

Prioritization and multitasking

Clinical assessment and critical thinking

Accurate documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management

Job description

## Transfer Center Coordinator | 36 hours per week | Nursing AdministrationApplylocations: West Burlington, Iowatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-08776**Minimum Hiring Wage:**From $39.37 per hour**Job Details:**Scheduled Hours: 7:00pm - 7:30am, every other weekend**Job Description:****A Brief Overview** Facilitates the efficient transfer of patients between facilities. The Transfer Center Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for coordinating the safe, timely, and efficient transfer of patients into, out, and within the healthcare system. This role serves as a central point of communication between referring facilities, physicians, nursing leadership, bed management, and ancillary departments to ensure appropriate placement of patients based on clinical needs, bed availability, and organizational capabilities. This role ensures compliance with regulations and maintains detailed records for quality assurance. **What you will do*** 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**Qualifications:****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* Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required* 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**Benefits:****We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:*** Competitive base pay* Matching retirement programs* Health, Dental and Vision plans* Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts* Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans* Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D* Paid time off (PTO)* Education Assistance Program* Employee Assistance Program* Employee Referral Bonus Program* Discounted cafeteria meals* Paid Parental Leave* Employee Service Recognition program* Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity*Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.*