RN, EROC Logistics Specialist - Baroness Hospital - Patient Logistics - Full-time

Erlanger; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN Logistics Specialist to join their team. This full-time role is vital in facilitating patient transfers and admissions, ensuring smooth operations within the hospital. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical care nursing skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to patient care. You will collaborate with physicians and various departments, making a significant impact on patient logistics. If you're looking for an opportunity to advance your nursing career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee nursing license required.
• CCRN or CEN certification (or obtain within 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates transfers and direct admits for patients.
• Assigns beds and activates the Rapid Response team.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Communication Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing school

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

Computer Programs

Job description

RN, EROC Logistics Specialist - Baroness Hospital - Patient Logistics - Full-time

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Job Summary

Responsible for facilitating transfers and direct admits, including transcribing physician telephone orders (if necessary), for all patients requiring admission to Erlanger Health System. This includes contacting and receiving acceptance from physicians for various patient types. Also responsible for assigning beds (Med/Surg, telemetry, Intensive Care) and activating the Rapid Response team. The Critical Care Nurse must maintain professionalism, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and provide age-appropriate interactive communication.

Education

Required: Graduate from an accredited nursing school. De-escalation training, if applicable.
Preferred: Specialized courses in computer programs; BSN.

Experience

Required: Minimum 1 year of critical care experience within the last 5-10 years. Proficient in high-level nursing skills, evaluating ICU patients, and recognizing complications. Knowledge of nursing principles, policies, regulations, and current trends. Strong interpersonal, leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Organized and methodical. Knowledge of COBRA/EMTALA related to patient transfers. Able to work in confined spaces.
Preferred: Good organizational skills, computer proficiency, customer service skills, prior managerial experience, flexible, pleasant, and self-directed.

Position Requirements

Required: Current Tennessee nursing license. CCRN or CEN certification (or obtain within 2 years). BLS certification prior to unit assignment and ongoing.

Department Summary

Facilitates patient transfers from other healthcare facilities and within the enterprise. Interacts with staff via phone, fax, email, and in person. Interfaces with physicians, registration, admissions, ED, and internal departments.

Location

Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN

Additional Details

Standard hours: Regular. Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Mid-Senior. Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare. Job function: Healthcare Provider.