Job Summary and Responsibilities
ICU RN, Emergency Room RN or Level One Trauma RN experience strongly preferred.
Position Summary:
The Patient Logistics RN supervises the transfer center activities for Dignity Health Facilities. The position functions as the supervisor during their assigned shift to support the department and staff to carry out the patient logistics program responsibilities. The Patient Logistics RN collaborates with customers and staff to ensure efficient and effective communication with others, including but not limited to: hospital administration, nursing leadership or their designee, medical staff, physicians and transportation vendors to ensure patients are assigned rooms in an expedient manner utilizing all critical resources within the organization to expedite this process. Primary responsibility for completing quality assurance reviews of work performed and communicating with department manager and director the outcomes of the review and any identified issues or barriers.
Core Duties:
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Supervises transfer center activities for Dignity Health Facilities
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Manages transfer calls, supports staff, and ensures efficient patient logistics
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Conducts quality assurance reviews and compiles data for compliance
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Gathers data for transfers, determines facility designation, and prioritizes based on urgency
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Communicates effectively with internal/external sources and hospital staff for patient flow
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Maintains accurate documentation and participates in professional development and safety initiatives
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Current RN license
Proven proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with TeleTracking, Cerner and Midas
Excellent verbal and electronic communication stills, including professional telephone and email etiquette
RN with 3-years of clinical experience, one to include acute hospital
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of customers including patients, providers, hospital and office staff, health plans, medical groups, internal departments, community resources, and peers
Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking skills toward making appropriate decisions, as well as in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Detail oriented
Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to meet timeframes
Ability to learn quickly and retain complex information
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Travel as needed
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Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
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Progressive responsibilities leading up to or including supervisory role
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Experience in Utilization Management, Case Management or Care Coordination, Managed Care is preferred
Where You'll Work
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Pay Range
$20.00 - $80.00 /hour
