Patient Logistics Coordinator

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 nations largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2300 clinics care sites and 137 hospital-based locations in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157000 employees 45000 nurses and 25000 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.

As our Patient Logistics Coordinator you will orchestrate seamless patient movement optimizing bed utilization coordinating transfers and ensuring efficient patient flow. Your role is pivotal in minimizing delays and enhancing operational efficiency.

Every day you will manage and prioritize patient admissions discharges and transfers based on medical necessity and bed availability. You will proactively communicate with clinical teams discharge planners and external facilities to resolve logistical challenges and ensure a smooth continuum of care.

To be successful in this role you need strong clinical judgment exceptional organizational skills and the ability to make rapid informed decisions in a dynamic environment.

• Works independently to facilitate the placement of patients as directed by the Patient Logistics Manager Patient Logistics RN and physician orders
• Facilitates the transfer of patients to the appropriate facility and unit
• Identifies potential problems and brings them to the attention of the Supervisor ANS/House Supervisor and/or Leadership to prevent and/or resolve barriers to timely placement and/or transfer of patients throughout the acute care setting
• Communicates with referring and receiving facility staffs to ensure timely placement of patients to the appropriate level of care and unit
• Documents activities clearly and accurately to promote effective communication with members of the care team including Transfer Center Hospital EDs Hospital Units Leadership sending and receiving facilities or other providers
• Uses effective communication skills with colleagues customers physicians and care team members both internal and external to facilitate the timely placement of patients

• High School Graduate OR
• High School GED
• MA LVN or equivalent experience in a health care setting

Preferred

• 2 years working in a healthcare setting preferably in bed placement and/or transfer center capacity
• Familiarity with Cerner and TeleTracking