RN - Bed Control / Transfer, Evening

About the role

The Bed Control/Transfer Center Registered Nurse (BCTC RN) coordinates and assigns all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital (PAH). They are also responsible for evaluating, coordinating, processing, screening, and documentation of patient transfers into PAH. The BCTC RN collaborates with physician offices, emergency department, inpatient units, surgical services and procedural areas to facilitate patient flow and provide optimum service to all patients and physicians. At times the BCTC RN must assess patients for the most appropriate level of immediate care and optimal bed placement. BCTC RN utilizes problem solving and customer service skills to determine the best course of action for the patient, the physician, and the hospital by working closely with facility House Supervisors, referring physicians, ED/inpatient staff and administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assigns all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital (PAH)
• Evaluates, coordinates, processes, screens, and documents patient transfers into PAH
• Collaborates with physician offices, emergency department, inpatient units, surgical services and procedural areas to facilitate patient flow
• Assesses patients for the most appropriate level of immediate care and optimal bed placement
• Utilizes problem solving and customer service skills to determine the best course of action for the patient, the physician, and the hospital
• Works closely with facility House Supervisors, referring physicians, ED/inpatient staff and administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• 3 to 5 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting required
• Experience in critical care or emergency/trauma preferred
• Proficient with EPIC EMR platform required
• Charge nurse or higher level of leadership experience/responsibility preferred
• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support through American Heart Association required