Registered Nurse II (RN)

Tenet; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer?

Paid time off

Job summary

Baptist Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for Patient Placement to coordinate hospital transfers, direct admissions, and bed flow across the network, ensuring accurate patient information and EMTALA compliance. The ideal candidate has 4 years of acute care experience, Texas RN licensure, and may have ER/CC or leadership exposure.

This role emphasizes clinical judgment, teamwork, and patient-centered care within a mission-driven system.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Preferred ER/critical care or charge/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clinical and leadership teams to identify barriers to patient access and throughput.
• Works with client facility staff to ensure timely bed assignment and accurate patient data.
• Utilizes systems to facilitate bed flow and expedite placement within the Baptist Health System.
• Coordinates transfer of patients between hospitals within Baptist Health System and externally.
• Uses clinical judgment to determine placement in collaboration with physicians and staff.
• Maintains awareness of current bed availability across facilities.
• Maintains ER call roster and updates physician information.
• Completes physician Midas reports and notifies risk management when needed.
• Updates bed numbers in WebEOC as required.
• Serves as a clinical resource to non-nursing staff.

Skills

Nursing clinical skills

EMTALA knowledge

Bed management coordination

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Nursing

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonusThe Registered Nurse for Patient Placement is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the transfer process. Responsible for coordinating direct admissions and hospital transfers to and from community hospitals with the intent to transfer each patient to an appropriate Tenet hospital. Works collaboratively to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staffs in representation of Tenet Healthcare Mission and Values. Serves as a clinical resource for non-nursing transfer center staff, with responsibility for clinical decisions and appropriate documentation. Maintains working knowledge of EMTALA and other regulations governing patient transfers. Utilizes applicable systems to facilitate bed flow and expedite patient placement. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with clinical staff, medical staff and leadership teams to identify, trend and report barriers to patient access and throughput.
• Works directly with staff at each client facility to ensure timely access, appropriate bed assignment, and accurate patient information documentation to assist with an appropriate final destination plan of care at receiving facility.
• Utilizes applicable system(s) to facilitate bed flow and expedite patient placement within the Baptist Health System.
• Coordinates the transfer of patients between hospitals within Baptist Health System, as well as from medical facilities outside of the system
• Utilizes clinical skills to make decisions regarding placement of patients within the Baptist Health System based on patient need and physician request, in collaboration with house officers, nursing units, administrators on-call and hospital staff.
• Maintains awareness of current bed availability at all Baptist Health System facilities on an ongoing basis
• Maintains emergency room call roster by updating physician information and changing on-call physicians.
• Completes physician Midas reports in a timely manner and notifies risk management if necessary.
• Updates current bed numbers in WebEOC when necessary.
• Serves as a clinical resource to non-nursing staff

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of Nursing
• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 4 years of experience in an acute care setting
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: ER/Critical Care or in a charge nurse, house supervisor or other management experience.
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse

ABOUT US

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

ABOUT THE TEAM

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!