Patient Logistics Coordinator / RN Critical Care Command Center Operations

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Logistics Coordinator in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.

Requirements

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.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

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.