Patient Logistics RN-AZ

Where You’ll Work

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Patient Logistics RN coordinates the transfer center activities for Dignity Health facilities in collaboration with others to include, hospital administration, nursing leadership or their designee, medical staff, physicians and transportation vendors. The Patient Logistics RN functions as the liaison between referring hospitals into and between Dignity Health facilities to coordinate the transfer and admission of patients to hospitals. Participates in all activities, meetings, calls, and education to facilitate transfers from all points of entry to the acute hospital setting. The Patient Logistics RN bases facility designation on diagnoses, planned procedure and level of care requirements and acuity.

Job Requirements

• One year recent acute care experience required AND
• RN with 3 years of clinical experience in hospital setting with at least one year to include emergency and/or critical care setting
• Background in Utilization Management and a working knowledge of health care reimbursement
• Background in Neurology/Neurosurgical and Cardiology Experience using electronic bed management systems, preferably TeleTracking Experience in Patient Flow management
• Basic computer skills required.
• Competent in select psychomotor skills Knowledge of current nursing technique, principles and practice
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as word, excel and outlook
• Current AZ State RN license in good standing required.