Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Logistics PRN

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Texas seeks a clinical RN to serve as a regional transfer and patient placement advisor. You will review charts for pre-authorizations, assess bed requests, and document changes in care levels across after-hours shifts.

You will interact with nursing units, medical staff, patients, and other hospital departments while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality patient care. Strong Teletracking knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• BSN: Bachelor Science Nursing Degree.
• Current RN license from Texas State Board of Nursing or compact state licensure.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of bed priority and levels of care.
• Knowledge of Teletracking system.
• Ability to maintain tact, patience, discretion and confidentiality with patients.

Responsibilities

• Function as clinical advisor for the Regional Transfer Center and Patient Placement Center.
• Reviews charts for pre-authorizations for procedures.
• Assess EC bed requests for observation after hours and weekends and EC inpatient bed requests for placement.
• Document changes in level of care in the Teletracking log and INET transfers.
• Provide back up for Regional Transfer Center calls when needed.
• Regional reporting through EMResource system as required by Patient Placement Director.
• Place PSO in medical records for all incoming regional transfers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Discretion

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

BSN

Tools

Teletracking

Job description

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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

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.

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.*

Benefits

Benefits: Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates