Transfer Center Coordinator RN/ LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse /Medic Department Only

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Benefits | CoxHealth Registered Nurse Job Summary The Transfer Center Coordinator coordinates the transfer and acceptance of patients.
The position collects clinical information relative to a transfer request and then facilitates the transfer by matching the patient's clinical needs to the facility with bed capacity and service capability.
The position works in collaboration with multiple departments within each hospital to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staff.
The position works closely with Capacity Management and Access Supervisor and leadership team at each facility to identify, trend, and report barriers to patient throughput.
This position is responsible for driving patient throughput by facilitating bed placement for patients designate for admission, discharge, and transfer.
Additional tasks-mitigating barriers to discharge by working with floor staff, case management and ancillary departments.
The Bed Control Specialist works closely with the Capacity Management and Access Supervisor to assist with placement issues that may arise.
Excellent communication skills and multi-tasking abilities are required.
Job Requirements Education Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Experience Preferred:
Five years of clinical experience and at least one year of experience in Emergency Services, Case Management, Pre-Hospital, Flight Nursing, or a Transfer Center.
Skills Excellent interpersonal communication and multitasking Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Ability to efficiently use the electronic medical record Excellent customer service skills Ability to work with multiple people while meeting numerous requests and deadlines.
Goal oriented with initiative and potentials for self-development.
Maintains organizational and priority setting skills.
Delegates appropriately to other team members Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with the public and co-workers Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment Excellent telephone skills Licensure/Certification/Registration RN License active in the state of Missouri BLS must be obtained within 90 days LPN Job Summary The Transfer Center Coordinator coordinates the transfer and acceptance of patients.
The position collects clinical information relative to a transfer request and then facilitates the transfer by matching the patient's clinical needs to the facility with bed capacity and service capability.
The position works in collaboration with multiple departments within each hospital to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staff.
The position works closely with Patient Access Coordinator and leadership team at each facility to identify, trend, and report barriers to patient throughput.
Job Requirements Education Required:
Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
Experience Preferred:
Five years of clinical experience and at least one year of experience in Emergency Services, Case Management, Pre-Hospital, Flight Nursing, or a Transfer Center.
Skills Excellent interpersonal communication and multitasking Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Ability to efficiently use the electronic medical record Excellent customer service skills Ability to work with multiple people while meeting numerous requests and deadlines.
Goal oriented with initiative and potentials for self-development.
Maintains organizational and priority setting skills.
Delegates appropriately to other team members Licensure/Certification/Registration Required:
LPN License active in the state of Missouri BLS must be obtained within 90 days Medic Job Summary The Transfer Center Coordinator coordinates the transfer and acceptance of patients.
The position collects clinical information relative to a transfer request and then facilitates the transfer by matching the patient's clinical needs to the facility with bed capacity and service capability.
The position works in collaboration with multiple departments within each hospital to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staff.
The position works closely with Patient Access Coordinator and leadership team at each facility to identify, trend, and report barriers to patient throughput.
Job Requirements Education Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience Preferred:
Five years of clinical experience and at least one year of experience in Emergency Services, Case Management, Pre-Hospital, Flight Nursing, or a Transfer Center.
Skills Excellent interpersonal communication and multitasking Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Ability to efficiently use the electronic medical record Excellent customer service skills Ability to work with multiple people while meeting numerous requests and deadlines.
Goal oriented with initiative and potentials for self-development.
Maintains organizational and priority setting skills.
Delegates appropriately to other team members Licensure/Certification/Registration Current Missouri licensure as E.M.T.- P BLS must be obtained within 90 days