Patient Transfer Coordinator​/UKHC

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements

Sit extended periods of time

Shift

Must be able to work at least 36 hours per week from 7pm until 7:30am and may be required to work some weekends and/or holidays as needed by the department.

Job Summary

The Patient Transfer Facilitator coordinates the placement of all admissions and transfers to UK Chandler / Good Samaritan in accordance with the clinical standard guidelines. Is responsible for ensuring that the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available using current admission criteria. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care;

delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

The Patient Transfer Facilitator coordinates the placement of all admissions and transfers to UK Chandler / Good Samaritan in accordance with the clinical standard guidelines. Is responsible for ensuring that the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available using current admission criteria. Follows protocols for direct acceptance of specific patient population. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care;

delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Acces, Excel, experience with current EHR

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

None

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 10/11/2026

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• * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
  • New Graduate
  • Diploma
  • ADN
  • BSN
  • MSN
  • PhD or DNP
• * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK Health Care Chandler/UK Health Care Samaritan Hospitals?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your current licensure status.
  • None
  • Current KY RN License
  • Current compact state RN licensure
  • Current non-compact state RN licensure
  • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
  • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
• * Where did you first see this position advertised?
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  • Employee Referral
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