Patient Placement Coordinator RN

Providence•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Placement Coordinator RN at Kadlec Regional Medical Center is responsible for the placement of all patient transfers-in, direct admits, and Emergency Department admits to Kadlec Regional Medical Center. This role also facilitates the acceptance of patients to Providence St. Mary's Medical Center. The coordinator facilitates physician communication, participates in identifying the accepting physician, and verifies bed availability in relation to COBRA regulations. They establish strong relationships with key staff throughout the organization and provide feedback to referring physicians for transfers from other facilities. The Specialist's responsibilities are primarily administrative, and the position is not expected to perform direct patient care. Providence caregivers are valued and empowered in a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire.
Computer (windows environment) experience.
Experience in a variety of software applications with an emphasis in word processing and data entry.
2 years of recent, acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Placement of all patient transfers-in, direct admits, and Emergency Department admits to Kadlec Regional Medical Center.
Facilitate acceptance of patients to Providence St. Mary's Medical Center.
Facilitate physician communication and participate in identifying the accepting physician.
Verify bed availability as it relates to COBRA regulations.
Establish strong relationships with key staff throughout the organization.
Provide feedback to the referring physician for transfers in from other facilities.