Transfer Center RN

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate patient transfers and bed placement during night shift. The incumbent will liaise with physicians and nursing staff, coordinate Epic documentation, and ensure smooth patient flow across departments.

The role requires RN licensure in Tennessee and a minimum of five years of clinical experience, with preference for transfer/bed coordination expertise and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee License for Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of five years clinical experience preferred.
• Associate, Diploma or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing as typical entry education.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates coordination of physicians involved in patient transfers.
• Coordinates bed assignment for indicated areas.
• Triages transfers and admissions as per patient condition and physician request.
• Records reports in Epic and maintains transfer-related documentation.
• Maintains professionalism and teamwork within the department.

Skills

Verbal communication

Nursing knowledge

Transfer coordination

Epic proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

Epic

PC/Typing

Job description

Category:RNCity:JacksonState:TennesseeShift:12 - Night (United States of America)Job Description Summary:Responsible for facilitating all referrals/transfers and bed coordination for the West Tennessee Healthcare system. Responsibilities include triaging transfers and admissions as indicated by patient condition/diagnosis and physician request. Employee will act as a liaison and resource person for personnel for their area of expertise. Must have excellent verbal communication skills and act in accordance with the WTH Code of Conduct. Incumbent is under the general direction of the Director of the West Tennessee Healthcare Regional Transfer Center, responsible for an assigned shift. Current RN licensure as approved for practice in the State of Tennessee. Five years of continuous/current clinical experience preferred. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Facilitates the coordination of all physicians involved in a patient transfer, utilizing phone technology for recording. Completes and maintains all information in Epic.Performs and helps coordinate processes and activities related to bed assignment for indicated areas; interacts appropriately with nursing, physicians/their staff, other departments and Quality Council.Cross-trained for transfer and bed placement duties.Abides by hospital and departmental policy/procedures; reviewing those especially related to transfers/bed assignment and makes recommendations to Director/Executive Director.Receives clinical report for patients coming to the Emergency Department. Records all reports in Epic.Completes the Non Emergent Physician Consult process with physicians and enters consult orders.Makes recommendations related to process improvement for own department and others that may be affected.Demonstrates knowledge and judgement needed to respond to requests for assistance with a wide range of transfer/placement concerns.Demonstrates reliability and dependability by professional behavior and appearance.Maintains licensure, certifications necessary for continued professional growth.Participates in development and maintenance of department budget. Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department and system.Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.JOB SPECIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:Skills and proficiency in the principles, concepts and techniques of the nursing profession. Such proficiency as normally acquired through completion of an Associate, Diploma or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:Current Tennessee License for Registered NurseEXPERIENCE:Minimum of five years clinical experience preferredExceptions will be viewed on a case by case basisKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Must be able to type 45 words a minuteExperience using a personal computer with the ability to use computer applications and work within given time framesNONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENTWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.