RN Patient Transfer Coordinator - Galveston Patient Placement Center 3p -11p(rotating weekends) at UTMB Health summary:
The RN Patient Transfer Coordinator manages patient transfers and bed placements across hospital campuses, ensuring compliance with EMTALA and hospital protocols. The role requires at least an Associate’s degree in Nursing and three years of inpatient hospital experience, with a valid Texas RN license and BLS certification. The position involves coordinating communication between medical professionals to facilitate efficient patient throughput.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Nursing
- Three (3) years of inpatient experience in a hospital environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
JOB DESCRIPTION
Scope/Function: The Patient Transfer Coordinator Nurse facilitates patient throughput between all UTMB campuses and non UTMB hospitals ensuring appropriate bed placement and MD to MD recorded conference while adhering to EMTALA regulations and hospital guidelines.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- Valid State of Texas Professional Nursing (RN) License
- BLS
Shift: 3 PM - 11 PM (rotating weekends)
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Keywords:
patient transfer coordinator, registered nurse, RN nursing, patient placement, hospital bed management, EMTALA compliance, inpatient experience, nursing coordination, BLS certification, healthcare nursing
