Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Logistics

Weve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. The RN, Patient Logistics will evaluate all EC admission requests and requests for ICCU for appropriateness of level of care.
Full Time
Days
84 Hours

UMC Health System
Lubbock, Texas

Reports to:

Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

Function as clinical advisor for the Regional Transfer Center and Patient Placement Center
Reviews charts for pre-authorizations for surgical procedures, chemo, or other procedures
Responsible for assessing EC bed requests for observation after hours and weekends and EC inpatient bed requests for appropriate bed placements
Document changes in level of care in the EC Teletracking log and all accepted Regional Transfers in INET
Provides back up for Regional Transfer Center calls when assistance is needed
Regional reporting through EMResource system as required by Patient Placement Director
Place PSO in medical record for all incoming direct admit regional transfers
All other related assigned duties

Education and Experience
BSN: Bachelor Science Nursing Degree
+ 4 years nursing practice

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
Current RN license from Texas State Board of Nursing or holds a recognized compact state licensure
BLS- Basic Life Skills certification from American Heart Association

Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of bed priority and levels of care
Working knowledge of Teletracking system
Ability to extend and maintain tact, patience, discretion and confidentiality when working with patients

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
This role will interact closely with nursing unit, medical staff, patients, and other hospital departments

Physical Capabilities
Work consists of sitting for prolonged periods. Talking and hearing is essential. Near visual acuity required to read charts and records.

Environmental/Working Conditions
The work environment is in a well-lighted and temperature controlled environment. Work is performed in a low-risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other biowaste hazards.

Direct Reports
n/a

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*