RN Patient Logistics Coordinator - Part-Time Rotating Shifts

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas is seeking a rotating shift, part-time One Call Patient Logistics Coordinator (RN) in Tyler, TX. This role uses clinical expertise to ensure appropriate patient placement and timely admissions across the health system.

The PLC-RN works with autonomy, conducts admission screenings, coordinates with referring facilities and hospital teams, and analyzes throughput barriers to improve patient flow and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current Multi-State Licensure as an RN.
• 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Must be proficient in EMTALA.
• 3 years of clinical experience in ED or Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Logistics Coordinator RN (PLC-RN) plays a vital role in managing patient admissions across the Ardent Health system by applying clinical expertise and judgment to ensure appropriate and timely patient placement.
• This role involves conducting initial admission screenings using standardized clinical criteria to determine eligibility and alignment with hospital policies.
• The PLC-RN operates with a high level of autonomy, making independent decisions in complex clinical scenarios to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.
• They perform detailed triage assessments to evaluate patient acuity and prioritize admissions based on urgency and available resources, ensuring that patients are placed in the most suitable care setting.

Skills

EMTALA proficiency

Clinical judgment

Education

RN license (Multi-state)

Nursing degree (BSN/ADN)

Job description

UT Health East Texas is seeking a rotating shift, part-time One Call Patient Logistics Coordinator (RN) in Tyler, TX. This role uses clinical expertise to ensure appropriate patient placement and timely admissions across the health system.

The PLC-RN works with autonomy, conducts admission screenings, coordinates with referring facilities and hospital teams, and analyzes throughput barriers to improve patient flow and continuity of care.