Registered Nurse (RN) - Transfer Coordinator - Mid Shift

Commonwealth Health is a trusted community healthcare provider serving Northeastern Pennsylvania with compassionate, high‑quality care. Our hospitals, clinics, and outpatient services are dedicated to ensuring accessible healthcare close to home for patients and families across the region. We share a commitment to exceptional care – from modern treatments and technology to the talented doctors, nurses and staff working together to make our network a great places to receive care. As part of Tenor Health Foundation, Commonwealth Health remains fully operational with no interruptions in care. Our providers, staff, and services remain in place so patients can continue receiving care from the teams they know and trust. Just as with other Tenor Health Foundation hospitals, our nonprofit ownership reinforces a mission‑driven focus on community health, stability, and long‑term sustainability. This allows us to invest in quality care now and for the future.

The Transfer Coordinator - RN is responsible for coordinating patient transfers and admissions into and out of CHS facilities. This role performs initial admission screening using approved clinical criteria, ensuring each transfer aligns with policy and clinical standards. The Transfer Coordinator works closely with the Bed/Capacity Coordinator, hospital departments, and external healthcare providers to facilitate efficient patient flow and address barriers to patient throughput.

Coordinates all aspects of patient transfers, admissions, or consultations from referring facilities, ensuring appropriate level of care and transport. Conducts admission screening using approved criteria to verify appropriateness of care level and bed assignments. Collaborates with Bed/Capacity Coordinator to prioritize transfers, bed assignments, and ensure patient information accuracy. Acts as a liaison between physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to streamline the admission/transfer process. Maintains and updates the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with accurate patient transfer information and outcomes. Identifies barriers to patient throughput, tracks trends, and recommends actions to improve efficiency and patient flow. Complies with regulatory and CHS policy standards, including EMTALA and quality initiatives, while adapting processes to ensure compliance. Utilizes medical necessity criteria to evaluate admissions, ensuring bed types and patient statuses are appropriate. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with hospital staff, nursing units, and external healthcare providers to support quality patient care. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards.