RN - Bed Control, PRN

Overview : 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 : 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. Qualifications : Education Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required Work Experience 4 years experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting—preferably critical care or emergency / trauma experience Required Proficient with EPIC EMR platform Required Licenses and Certifications Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Georgia or NLC / eNLC multistate compact license Required BLS certification through American Heart Association Required Business Unit : Name : Piedmont Hospital