RN Coordinator Patient Logistic Center PRN

Duties

• Performs all transfer center functions, including centralized patient placement, in a timely, customer centered professional manner with the aid of a computer database.
• Captures and maintains accurate data in both patient records and center workflow systems.
• Coordinates transfer of emergent, urgent, and elective patients to a final destination facility from various referral sources.
• Facilitates patient throughput to a final destination facility with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Follows up with all participants of the transfer process.
• Works well with others and promotes teamwork by demonstrating good team member behaviors.
• Assists team members with heavier workloads.
• Serves as an example of appropriate staff behavior when on or off calls.
• Ensures accurate and concurrent data collection and maintenance in both patient record and center workflow systems.
• Uses problem-solving skills to determine the best patient clinical outcome, the physicians' preferences, and the transferring and receiving hospitals.
• Tracks and trends barriers to patient intake flow; makes recommendations and develops action plans to improve processes and systems.
• Participates in daily bed management meetings when working in the CPP function of the transfer center (possibly virtual).
• Communicates resources and issues to appropriate areas within each facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ related clinical experience in an acute care setting (ED or Critical Care preferred).
• Must obtain knowledge of state and national rules and regulations, including EMTALA.
• Must adhere to established policy and procedure and standards of care; escalate issues through the established chain of command in a timely manner.
• Receives recommendations for process change if needed to create a more efficient customer-centered process.
• Attends staff meetings, completes annual educational requirements, and other specified learning activities on time.
• Utilizes other team members and their experience and background when applicable to ensure the best plan of care for the patient.