Transfer Coordinator, Registered Nurse RN

Are you a Registered Nurse RN with a heart for patients who loves the challenge of something new? Are you a natural problem solver who has excellent computer skills? Our team needs you!
Why choose Stillwater Medical?

• Newly updated wage
• Excellent benefits and shift differentials
• On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2010

Here are the details:

• Full-time nights
• 3-12s
• Every other weekend
• Holidays on rotation
• See qualifications section below

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JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for facilitating an efficient transfer and acceptance process of patients from external facilities including clinics to provide access to SMC services in a manner that is timely and service oriented while working within the scope of EMTALA guidelines. Facilitates transfers within and from SMC to ensure minimal wait and delay times. Coordinate patient bed placement in the appropriate nursing unit and level of care based on patient care needs. Utilize strong leadership and critical reasoning skills in clinical decision-making, planning and organizing, initiative, creativity, independent problem solving, and ability to interpret data are required. Promotes positive morale and public relations.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two years of professional nursing experience in critical care or four years nursing experience. Charge nurse experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solving and decision making.
• Strong relationship skills in the ability to work effectively with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer, data entry and interpretation skills.
• Documentation of continued professional growth through formal education courses and/or contact hours.
• Current RN and unrestricted active license.
• Current CPR card or completion within 30 days of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to speak clearly and distinctly with staff, physicians, patients, and other hospital employees.
• Able to extensively utilize telephone, email, and written communication.
• Able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods of time throughout the work schedule with some lifting and bending.
• Demonstrates adequate vision for reading current literature and preparing written documents.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to operate business office machines.
• Demonstrates adequate stamina to deal with stressful situations and complete work schedule.