Nursing Admin RN Coordinator

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Nursing Admin RN Coordinator for its Nursing Administration department. The position assists the Manager of Patient Care Services and/or Nursing Supervisor in managing Cottage Call Center and Staffing Office functions. The coordinator assigns patients to units, coordinates patient placement based on care needs and available resources, forecasts placement needs for upcoming shifts, and addresses placement issues. The role also independently manages pre-transfer screening inquiries and ensures compliance with EMTALA guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Current California nursing license in good standing required.
• At least two years of direct patient care experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Direct patient care experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign patients daily to ensure optimum patient care across all units.
• Discuss patient placement needs with each unit and determine placement based on patient-care needs, established areas of expertise, scheduled staff, and available resources.
• Forecast patient placement needs for following shifts.
• Identify patient placement problems or issues and begin intervention when necessary; consult with the Manager of Patient Care Services and/or Nursing Supervisor.
• Independently engage in and manage pre-transfer screening for all inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with EMTALA guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree