Patient Logistics Registered Nurse | PRN

American Addiction Centers•Macon, GA

6d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Logistics Registered Nurse (PRN) facilitates safe and timely transfers of patients with emergent, urgent, or medically complex conditions. This role collaborates with physicians, transport staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate patient placement. The nurse performs triage assessments to determine the appropriate level of care and subspecialty needed for transferring patients, utilizing clinical knowledge to gather and review patient information. Communication is key, as the nurse acts as a liaison between referring and receiving facilities, coordinating with multiple clinicians and providing exceptional customer service. This position also involves interprofessional collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and documentation of all transfer activities in the electronic medical record (EMR) and transfer center software. Quality improvement activities and participation in debriefing sessions are also part of the role.

Requirements

ADN (associate’s degree in nursing)
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in relevant state
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records and telehealth technology.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare team.
Must be able and available to work on-site

Nice To Haves

BSN (bachelor’s degree in nursing)
Certified Acute Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN)
Critical Care or Emergency department experience advantageous

Responsibilities

Facilitate safe and timely transfers of patients with emergent, urgent, or medically complex conditions.
Collaborate with physicians, transport staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate patient placement.
Perform triage assessments to determine the appropriate level of care and subspecialty needed for transferring patients.
Utilize clinical knowledge to gather and review patient information, ensuring all necessary data is collected for transfer decisions.
Utilize closed-loop communication to act as a liaison between referring and receiving facilities, facilitating verbal communication and documentation of transfer requests.
Coordinate with multiple clinicians to discuss patient cases and determine the best course of action.
Provide exceptional customer service to patients, families, and external healthcare providers.
Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care, ensuring shared decision-making, and optimal outcomes.
Determine when to use the chain of escalation/resolution when appropriate.
Document all transfer activities in electronic medical record (EMR) and transfer center software.
Prepare and review monthly reports on transfer center activities and trends.
Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance transfer center processes and patient outcomes.
Monitor and report trends related to patient transfers.
Participate in debriefing sessions as necessary to address adverse events.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program