Patient Placement Coordinator RN

Providence Health and Services; Mesa (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Patient Placement Coordinator RN at Kadlec Regional Medical Center within Providence Health and Services coordinates patient admissions, transfers, and bed availability to support smooth patient flow. This is an administrative role that requires an active RN license and acute care experience.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians and staff across facilities, with on-site work in Richland, WA and a part-time schedule; benefits and career growth are highlighted by Providence.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Washington RN license upon hire.
• Computer experience in Windows environment.
• Experience with software applications focusing on word processing and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Place admissions, transfers-in, direct admits, and ED admits to Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Providence St. Mary’s Medical Center.
• Verify bed availability and facilitate physician communication.
• Build relationships with staff and provide feedback on transfers from referring facilities.

Skills

RN license

Acute care experience

Administrative coordination

Computer skills

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Windows

EMR software

Job description

Patient Placement Coordinator RN at Providence Health and Services summary: The Patient Placement Coordinator RN manages patient admissions and transfers within and between healthcare facilities, ensuring appropriate bed availability and facilitating physician communication. The role is primarily administrative, requiring an active nursing license and experience in acute care nursing. This position supports the delivery of compassionate, patient-focused care at Kadlec Regional Medical Center without providing direct patient care. Description Under the general direction of the Manager, Resource Team, remains responsible for placement of all patient transfers-in, direct admits, and Emergency Department admits to Kadlec Regional Medical Center and facilitates acceptance of patients to Providence St. Mary’s Medical Center; Facilitates physician communication and participates as necessary in identifying the accepting physician; Verifies bed availability as it relates to COBRA regulations; Establishes strong relationships with key staff throughout the organization; Provides feedback to the referring physician for transfers in from other facilities. The Specialist’s responsibilities are primarily administrative and the position is not expected to perform direct patient care. Providence caregivers are not simply valued — they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License.
• Computer (windows environment) experience.
• Experience in a variety of software applications with an emphasis in word processing and data entry.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years Recent, acute care nursing experience

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits
• Well-being resources
• And much more.

Job Details

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

• Pay Range: $45.99 – $71.40
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
• Work Location: Kadlec Regional Medical Ctr‑Richland
• Workplace Type: On‑site

About the Team

Located in sunny Tri-Cities, Washington, Kadlec is the largest non‑profit healthcare provider in the region, offering primary and specialty care to patients in the Tri‑Cities and surrounding region. Kadlec is the premier choice for customer service excellence, providing compassionate healthcare by combining cutting‑edge technology and innovation with evidence‑based, patient‑focused care. Kadlec is the home to a growing open‑heart surgery and interventional cardiology program, the region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a world‑class all digital outpatient imaging center as well as a number of other innovative services and programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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