Travel Nurse Patient Logistics

Travel Nurse Patient Logistics

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:

• Supervises transfer center activities for Dignity Health Facilities
• Manages transfer calls, supports staff, and ensures efficient patient logistics
• Conducts quality assurance reviews and compiles data for compliance
• Gathers data for transfers, determines facility designation, and prioritizes based on urgency
• Communicates effectively with internal/external sources and hospital staff for patient flow
• 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
• Travel as needed
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Progressive responsibilities leading up to or including supervisory role
• Experience in Utilization Management, Case Management or Care Coordination, Managed Care is preferred