Patient Placement Coordinator RN
 Providence Health & Services | |
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k)
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 United States, Washington, Seattle | |
 Mar 01, 2025 | |
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Description Patient Transportation Coordinator RN at Providence Office Park Building in Portland, OR. Full-time/ Variable Shift The RN Expediter in the Patient Logistics Center (PLC) plays a pivotal role to expediting patient flow and optimizing capacity by eliminating barriers and reducing delays in care. The RN Expediter leverages their clinical expertise, leadership, organizational awareness, critical thinking, and communication and collaboration skills to execute their daily activities. The RN Expediter collaborates with and supports caregivers, patients, and programs. Personal and professional development is an expectation of the role to ensure consistent application of procedures, patient flow processes, and optimal communication. The RN Expediter coordinates with House Supervisors, the Transfer Center, Centralized Bed Placement, and ProvRIDE/transportation. The Expediter acts as a role model for caregivers in development of problem solving assertiveness and leadership skills. The Expediter also works in collaboration with the House Supervisor, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Providers, the Medical Director of the PLC and other multidisciplinary team members and departments across Providence ministries in Oregon. The ability to communicate effectively, function in crisis/urgent situations, and to follow-up (in real time) are key skills required for this position. The ability to utilize multiple technological platforms, synthesize information, remain organized, prioritize actions, be a self-starter, and work well independently as well as with the interdisciplinary team are crucial attributes for the RN Expediter. The Expediter works to support the regional and local goals, which include, but are not limited to, assuring safe, efficient, and effective patient placement balanced with optimal patient care and services, increasing transfer volumes, and reducing unnecessary length of stay. The Expediter reviews and refines processes/algorithms, provides widespread and at-the-elbow education, and monitors progress towards goals. The Expediter constructively manages change and promotes a team-based approach exemplifying the standards of behaviors. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications:
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Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed 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 Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. 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 also 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. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Requsition ID: 350098 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Clinical Administration Job Function: Clinical Support Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Variable Career Track: Nursing Department: 5016 RS SHARED PLC Address: OR Portland 4400 NE Halsey St Work Location: Providence Office Park Portland Bldg 1-Portland Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $49.34 - $76.59 The amounts listed 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. | |