Patient Transfer Coordinator​/UKHC

Patient Transfer Coordinator – UKHC

Requisition Number: NR14374

Working Title: Patient Transfer Coordinator

Department: Command Center

Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 11

Salary Range: $54,080 - $95,056/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required

Education:

ADN

Required Related

Experience:

4 years

Required License/Registration/Certification: Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements: Sit for extended periods

Shift: Must work at least 36 hrs per week, 3 12‑hr shifts 7pm-7:30am, weekend/holiday shifts may be required.

The Patient Transfer Coordinator coordinates placement of all admissions and transfers to UK Chandler / Good Samaritan according to clinical standards. Ensures patients are admitted to the appropriate bed using current criteria. Provides total, comprehensive, continuous patient‑centered care, including assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, teaching, developing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing care plans; delivers direct patient care; ensures patient satisfaction; adheres to University policies, procedures, and federal, state, local regulations.

Supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and expected outcomes.

• Coordinate placement of admissions and transfers to UK Chandler / Good Samaritan.
• Apply current admission criteria to determine appropriate bed placement.
• Assess, document, plan, implement, teach, develop, and evaluate comprehensive nursing care plans.
• Deliver direct patient care and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Adhere to University policies, procedures, and federal, state, local regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to improve communication and patient outcomes.

• ICU experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work extended periods and in shift hours.

BSN preferred.

11/06/2025

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