Job Description
Overview:
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Logistics Coordinator in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.
Responsibilities:
- The Patient Logistics Coordinator RN (PLC-RN) plays a vital role in managing patient admissions across the Ardent Health system by applying clinical expertise and judgment to ensure appropriate and timely patient placement.
- This role involves conducting initial admission screenings using standardized clinical criteria to determine eligibility and alignment with hospital policies.
- The PLC-RN operates with a high level of autonomy, making independent decisions in complex clinical scenarios to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.
- They perform detailed triage assessments to evaluate patient acuity and prioritize admissions based on urgency and available resources, ensuring that patients are placed in the most suitable care setting.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Current Multi-State Licensure as an RN.
- 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
- Must be proficient in EMTALA.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- 3 years of clinical experience in ED or Critical Care.
Job Tags
Full time, Night shift,