Per Diem, RN Clinical Expeditor

MultiCare Health System • Auburn, WA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Expeditor is responsible for assigning bed placement for patients requiring admission to acute care and critical care units across all MultiCare Health System IBUs. This role involves performing chart reviews, clarifying bed criteria, and collaborating with Physicians and Specialists from Emergency Departments, direct admits, inter-facility, and inter-unit transfers for consultation and/or acceptance. The Clinical Expeditor also works with an interdisciplinary team and other facilities to identify, reduce, and eliminate systemic barriers that may impede efficient patient flow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
• Current BLS Certification required
• Five years recent clinical experience in a tertiary acute care setting required

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Room or Critical Care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader and resource to facilitate efficient patient flow activities throughout the hospital in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Direct the flow of patient admissions, discharges and transfers and assure staffing levels are maintained at adequate levels to support patient census
• Evaluate and negotiate appropriate placement, prioritizing according to current census, staffing situations, and knowledge of patient acuity
• Keep detailed data on deferred and delayed patient admissions, providing updates on patient placement needs or issues
• Collaborate with medical staff to help determine the appropriate level of care and maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff

Benefits

• Competitive tuition assistance
• Award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development
• Generous PTO
• Code Lavender
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees