Cottage Health

Nursing Admin RN Coordinator

Cottage Health$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor's Degree (BSN) preferred
  • Current California nursing license in good standing
  • Minimum of two years direct patient care experience, preferably in acute care
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude towards patient care
  • Basic medical terminology knowledge along with basic computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Assign patients to units daily for optimal care based on expertise and resources
  • Forecast future patient placement needs and address placement issues promptly
  • Ensure adequate nursing staff assignments based on mandated ratios and acuity
  • Manage staffing emergencies by notifying nursing managers as needed
  • Oversee compliance with EMTALA guidelines for patient admissions
  • Facilitate pre-transfer screenings and coordinate communication among stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate transfer management records and schedule staffing efficiently

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a well-respected acute care hospital system
  • Affiliation with a legacy institution known for innovation and community care
  • Engagement in a supportive, diverse work environment
  • Access to resources for professional growth and development
  • Participation in a mission-driven organization with a patient-first philosophy
Full Job Description
Job Description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Nursing Admin RN Coordinator for their Nursing Administration department. This position assists the Manager of Patient Care Services and/or Nursing Supervisor in the management of Cottage Call Center and Staffing Office functions.

Responsibilities include:
  • Assign patients on a daily basis to ensure optimum patient care for all units. Discusses patient placement needs with each unit that will provide the best possible patient care based on established areas of expertise, scheduled staff and available resources.
  • Forecast placement needs for following shifts. Identifies patient placement problems or issues, begins intervention, if necessary, then consults with Manager of Patient Care Services and/or Nursing Supervisor.
  • Independently engage and manage pre-transfer screening for all inquiries. Ensure compliance with EMTALA guidelines.


QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

EDUCATION

Minimum: Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: Current California nursing license in good standing.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two years direct patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.

If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

About Cottage Health

Cottage Health is a not-for-profit health care system that operates hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities in the Santa Barbara area. The system includes three hospitals: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Cottage Health also operates a network of primary care and specialty clinics throughout the region. The system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients, and has been recognized for its excellence in clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Cottage Health is a major employer in the Santa Barbara area, with more than 4,000 employees.
Learn more about Cottage Health
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$800 million

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