Patient Placement Coordinator RN

Under the general direction of the Manager, Resource Team, remains responsible for placement of all patient transfers-in, direct admits, and Emergency Department admits to Kadlec Regional Medical Center and facilitates acceptance of patients to Providence St. Mary's Medical Center; Facilitates physician communication and participates as necessary in identifying the accepting physician;  Verifies bed availability as it relates to COBRA regulations; Establishes strong relationships with key staff throughout the organization; Provides feedback to the referring physician for transfers in from other facilities.  The Specialist's responsibilities are primarily administrative and the position is not expected to perform direct patient care.