RN Patient Placement | Transfer & Care Coordination

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX is seeking a Patient Placement Registered Nurse to expedite admissions, discharges and transfers and serve as the point person for patient placement across the facility.

The RN collaborates with physicians and the health care team, maintains confidentiality, uses clinical expertise to assess facility capacity, and supports ongoing improvement initiatives while upholding the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited school of Nursing (Diploma, AD, BSN).
• 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• RN license and CPR-BLS certification required before orientation completion.
• Ability to carry out duties and collaborate with health care team.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Expedite admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Serve as the point person for patient placement across the facility.
• Monitor facility capacity and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Collaborate with physicians and health care team to ensure care continuity.
• Uphold professional standards and participate in improvement initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Communication

Professional appearance

Triage knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of Accredited school of Nursing (Diploma, AD, BSN)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX is seeking a Patient Placement Registered Nurse to expedite admissions, discharges and transfers and serve as the point person for patient placement across the facility.

The RN collaborates with physicians and the health care team, maintains confidentiality, uses clinical expertise to assess facility capacity, and supports ongoing improvement initiatives while upholding the Texas Nurse Practice Act.