Transfer Center Coordinator | 30 hours per week | Nursing Administration

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

1d•$39

About The Position

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

Requirements

Associate’s Degree (AA)
Registered Nurse Required
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
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Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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