Patient Placement and Transfer Coordinator, RN - Nights

Job description

Hours of Work :

1800

Days Of Week :

Night Shift position

Work Shift :

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

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The Patient Placement and Transfer Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) facilitates the transfer of patients to and within the Methodist Health System (MHS) System. The primary function of the position is to facilitate physicians/consumers access to MHS hospitals through the Patient Placement and Transfer Center (PPTC). The above is accomplished through the use of medical staff or organizational accepted criteria and participation in ongoing clinical improvement, hospital, and medical staff quality initiatives.

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Your Job Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required, (waiver may be granted for ADN with equivalent experience, knowledge, skills and Director Approval.)

• Work Experience: 3 years or more of healthcare experience – minimum 2 years acute hospital experience, preferably Adult Critical Care and House Supervisor.

• Must have current RN license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.

• Ability to lift, push and pull with assistance (mechanical or co- worker) the weight of an average patient/the heaviest object specific to the department.

• Being able to lift 10 lbs- 50 IBS maximum and occasional lifting and/or carrying articles

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Manages day to day PPTC calls. Facilitates the coordination of patients Placement and Transfer with physicians, staff RNs, and other departments while meeting state and federal regulations (COBRA/EMTALA).

• Assures PPTC calls will be processed in accordance with the standards and protocols. Identifies and reports quality issues to support Medical Staff QA.

• Matches patient needs and system resources to optimize the value of the service for patients, referral sources, and for MHS System facilities.

• Provides follow-up calls and communications with both internal and external customers to ensure stakeholder’s needs are met.

• Assures compliance with departmental standards related to PPTC workflows; receipt, tracking, documentation, format and meeting timelines.

• Report trends in PPTC workflows to management team and identifies opportunities for improved performance and presents to management team.

• Uses problem-solving skills to determine the best course of action, which will be satisfactory to the patient, the MD, and the hospital.

• Exemplifies

highest level of customer service skills and etiquette with internal and external customers, striving to be friendly and helpful on each call and to answer calls according to PPTC defined times

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by

Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

Great Place to Work Certified 

Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026

Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026

TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026

Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026

Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025

Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025

Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025

Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025

Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025

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