Patient Logistics RN - CA
US-CA-RANCHO CORDOVA
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 458832
Type: Evening
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Overview: 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. Responsibilities: As our Patient Logistics Nurse, you will orchestrate seamless patient movement, optimizing bed utilization, coordinating transfers, and ensuring efficient patient flow. Your role is pivotal in minimizing delays and enhancing operational efficiency. Every day you will manage and prioritize patient admissions, discharges, and transfers based on medical necessity and bed availability. You will proactively communicate with clinical teams, discharge planners, and external facilities to resolve logistical challenges and ensure a smooth continuum of care. To be successful in this role, you need strong clinical judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to make rapid, informed decisions in a dynamic environment. * Collect objective/subjective data for effective and appropriate transfers of patients * Determine facility designation based on diagnoses, planned procedure and level of care requirements * Maintain constant communication with both internal and external sources of information concerning patient transfers using proper etiquette. * Utilize nursing knowledge and assessment to prioritize patient transfers based on urgency of patient's condition, utilization of available beds. * Communicate effectively with hospital staff to allow for patient flow. Responds efficiently during emergency situation for appropriate transfer of all patients * Make judgments, decisions and modify patient transfer priorities based on evaluation. Include reporting abnormal or change in patient condition to appropriate personnel in a timely manner Qualifications: Required * RN with 3 years of clinical experience in hospital setting with at least one year to include emergency and/or critical care setting * Registered Nurse: CA
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