Providence Health & Services

Patient Placement Coordinator RN - Full Time Variable

Providence Health & Services$85K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
  • Valid California Registered Nurse License upon hire
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)
  • 2-5 years of nursing experience (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Epic and bed management systems (1 year preferred)
  • 1 year of call center experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and coordinate patient intake process in a high-acuity setting
  • Triage calls and facilitate inbound and outbound patient transfers
  • Act as a liaison between healthcare providers to schedule admissions
  • Ensure timely medical communication for patient referrals and transfers
  • Employ critical thinking in the assessment process for optimal patient placement
  • Provide clinical guidance on level of care and regulatory considerations
  • Support onboarding and training of new staff to maintain consistent practices

Benefits

  • 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off benefits including parental leave, vacations, holidays
  • Access to voluntary benefits and well-being resources
Full Job Description
Patient Placement Coordinator RN located in Anaheim, CA. This position will work Full Time 10-hour Variable shifts. The Patient Placement Center Nurse supports care for Providence St Joseph Health (PSJH) patients by evaluating and coordinating the patient intake process. This position requires advanced clinical judgment, rapid decision-making, and the ability to independently assess all patient transfer requests, including those that are high-acuity, in a time-sensitive environment. Responsibilities include taking and triaging calls and facilitates inbound and outbound transfers for Providence facilities. The Patient Placement Center Coordinator Nurse acts as a liaison between physicians, hospitals and other care providers who seek to refer, schedule admission or transfer patients into the hospital. Ensures timely medical communication for patient referrals and transfers to/from the facility. Employs critical thinking to integrate objective data with knowledge gained from preliminary/initial information with the ongoing assessment process, including the objective and subjective experiences and patient health care history for optimal placement. In addition to core duties, the Nurse serves as a clinical resource for the team, providing guidance on clinical concerns, level of care determination, and regulatory considerations. The RN supports onboarding and training of new staff, helping reinforce consistent practices across the teams. This role supports all transfer center operations, including but not limited to the Southern, Northern, and Behavioral Health California Transfer Centers. Providence's centralized Transfer Center coordinates patient transfers across the organization's regional, divisional, and system healthcare network. Required Qualifications: - Associate's Degree - Graduate from an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - California Registered Nurse License upon hire Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree - Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. - Minimum of 2-5 years nursing experience. - 1 year of Working knowledge of Epic and Bed management system. - 1 year of Call center experience. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. About the Team The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

About Providence Health & Services

Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit Catholic health care system operating multiple hospitals across five states in the Western United States. The system was founded in 1856 by the Sisters of Providence. Providence Health & Services is the largest health care provider in Washington state, employing more than 35,000 people across its hospitals, clinics, and other facilities. The system is known for its focus on community health and wellness, and has been recognized for its commitment to quality care and patient safety. Providence Health & Services is also a leader in medical research and education, with a number of partnerships with universities and other institutions.
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