Transfer Center Liaison - Patient Log

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well

Be Balanced

Be Secured

Be Rewarded

Be Supported

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a part-time RN to coordinate inpatient bed assignments and work with bed management and direct care nursing to optimize patient flow for critically ill patients. The role requires careful prioritization and collaboration across the hospital network.

The position requires a valid RN license and at least 3 years of nursing experience; a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of nursing experience required
• Current RN license valid in state of employment or holds a multistate RN license
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient bed assignments with bed management and direct care nursing
• Prioritize and optimize patient flow across the hospital network
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure timely admissions and discharges

Skills

Registered Nurse

Bed management

Inpatient flow

Critical care

Education

RN license

Bachelor/Master in Nursing preferred

Job description

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Part Time
FTE:0.60
Shift:Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:6:30p - 7:00a

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for accepting incoming referral information via multimedia and working directly with bed management and direct care nursing to coordinate inpatient bed assignments (particularly critically ill) for patients at Penn State Hershey Medical. Coordinates, prioritizes, and optimizes patient flow using knowledge of clinical and operational activities throughout the hospital network.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years Nursing experience required
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor ' s degree in Nursing or Master ' s degree in Nursing.
• 5 years Critical Care Nursing experience.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Wellwith Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balancedwith Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Securedwith Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewardedwith Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supportedby the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.