Transfer Center RN: Patient Intake & Coordination

Jobtome; Macdona (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse Transfer Center professional to coordinate patient transfers into the CHRISTUS Health System. You will collaborate with physicians, case managers, nurses, and hospital staff to obtain patient information and ensure timely, appropriate transfer decisions.

The role emphasizes problem solving, customer service, and working with ED and inpatient teams to maintain smooth patient flow and bed availability. Per diem schedule supports flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of employment or compact state
• BLS certification required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Exhibits excellent customer service skills with physicians, case managers, nurses, administrators, and colleagues.
• Maintains professionalism and patient-centered focus at all times.
• Anticipates and prioritizes transfer issues, escalating when needed per hospital policy.
• Coordinates communication between referring and receiving physicians and facilities to ensure smooth transfers.
• Maintains knowledge of bed availability, patient flow, and daily capacity with House Supervisors.
• Operates transfer center software and Meditech to document transfers accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Meditech

Transfer center software

Job description

CHRISTUS Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse Transfer Center professional to coordinate patient transfers into the CHRISTUS Health System. You will collaborate with physicians, case managers, nurses, and hospital staff to obtain patient information and ensure timely, appropriate transfer decisions.

The role emphasizes problem solving, customer service, and working with ED and inpatient teams to maintain smooth patient flow and bed availability. Per diem schedule supports flexible shifts.