Registered Nurse - Transfer Coordinator - Mid Shift

The Transfer Coordinator - RN is responsible for coordinating patient transfers and admissions into and out of CHS facilities. This role performs initial admission screening using approved clinical criteria, ensuring each transfer aligns with policy and clinical standards. The Transfer Coordinator works closely with bed and capacity coordinators, hospital departments, and external healthcare providers to facilitate efficient patient flow and address barriers to patient throughput.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates all aspects of patient transfers, admissions, or consultations

from referring facilities, ensuring appropriate level of care and transport.

• Conducts admission screening using approved criteria to verify

appropriateness of care level and bed assignments.

• Collaborates with bed and capacity coordinators to prioritize transfers, bed

assignments, and ensure patient information accuracy.

• Acts as a liaison between physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and

families to streamline the admission/transfer process.

• Maintains and updates the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with accurate

patient transfer information and outcomes.

• Identifies barriers to patient throughput, tracks trends, and recommends

actions to improve efficiency and patient flow.

• Utilizes medical necessity criteria to evaluate admissions, ensuring bed

types and patient statuses are appropriate.

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with hospital staff, nursing

units, and external healthcare providers to support quality patient care.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• 1-3 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting required
• Prior experience in transfer coordination or patient flow in ED or Critical

Care preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills for managing patient

transfers.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, including EMTALA and medical necessity

guidelines.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with

multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in

a dynamic environment.

• Proficient in using electronic health record systems and standard office

software.

• Ability to provide superior customer service and facilitate positive patient

experiences.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the

state of Tennessee required