RN, EROC Logistics Specialist - Baroness Hospital - Transfer Center - PRN

Job Summary

The EROC Logistics Specialist RN is a key operational and clinical resource within Erlanger Health, responsible for managing patient flow and ensuring timely, safe transitions across all levels of care. This role combines advanced nursing expertise with strong coordination and communication skills to optimize hospital capacity and throughput.

About the Role

This role facilitates all patient transfers and direct admissions, including contacting and securing physician acceptance for incoming patients, transcribing physician telephone orders when necessary, and ensuring compliance with EMTALA regulations. Using EPIC as the primary platform, the patient logistics nurse monitors real-time census data, assigns beds for medical-surgical, telemetry, and intensive care units, and proactively addresses capacity challenges to prevent delays in care.

Responsibilities

• Works with ED to prioritize admissions and reduce boarding times
• Coordinates with ICU for high-acuity bed availability and urgent transfers
• PARTNERS WITH CASE MANAGEMENT FOR COMPLEX DISCHARGE PLANNING AND PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Communicates with Hospital Leadership on capacity status and surge management
• ENGAGES ANCILLARY SERVICES (RADIOLOGY, TRANSPORT, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) TO EXPEDITE PATIENT MOVEMENT AND ROOM TURNOVER

Requirements

• Required: One year of recent critical care experience within the past five to ten years
• Preferred: Prior experience in a hospital transfer center or patient flow coordination role
• Preferred: Experience with EPIC, particularly in bed management and patient flow workflows
• Preferred: Previous exposure to emergency department operations, critical care environments, and interdepartmental collaboration
• Preferred: Proven ability to navigate high pressure situations, prioritize competing demands, and maintain compliance with EMTALA regulations
• Preferred: Strong organizational skills, advanced computer literacy, and exceptional customer service capabilities
• Preferred: Prior leadership or charge nurse experience
• Preferred: Familiarity with throughput initiatives and hospital capacity management strategies

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Required: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
• Required: Current license to practice in the State of Tennessee
• Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward

Skills

• Advanced clinical judgment
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Proficiency in managing high-acuity patients
• Knowledge of EPIC and patient flow workflows
• Experience with emergency department operations and critical care environments
• Interdepartmental collaboration skills
• Navigate high pressure situations and prioritize competing demands
• Compliance with EMTALA regulations
• Organizational skills and customer service capabilities

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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