RN - Bed Control / Transfer, Evening
Overview: The Bed Control/Transfer Center Registered Nurse (BCTC RN) coordinates and assigns all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and is responsible for evaluating, coordinating, processing, screening, and documenting 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 uses 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 and evaluates, 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 and provide optimum service to all patients and physicians. Assesses patients for the most appropriate level of immediate care and optimal bed placement, using problem solving and customer service skills to determine the best course of action by working closely with facility House Supervisors, referring physicians, ED/inpatient staff, and administration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
Work Experience
- 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
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR platform – Required
- Charge nurse or higher level of leadership experience/responsibility – Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RN – Registered Nurse – Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure – Required
- BCLS – Basic Life Support through American Heart Association – Required