What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Logistics Coordinator / RN position at UT Health East Texas?
Join our team as a evening shift, full-time, One Call Patient Logistics Coordinator (RN) in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.
Responsibilities
- The Patient Logistics Coordinator RN (PLC-RN) plays a vital role in managing patient admissions across the Ardent Health system by applying clinical expertise and judgment to ensure appropriate and timely patient placement.
- This role involves conducting initial admission screenings using standardized clinical criteria to determine eligibility and alignment with hospital policies.
- The PLC-RN operates with a high level of autonomy, making independent decisions in complex clinical scenarios to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.
- They perform detailed triage assessments to evaluate patient acuity and prioritize admissions based on urgency and available resources, ensuring that patients are placed in the most suitable care setting.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the PLC-RN serves as a central coordinator, facilitating communication and collaboration among referring facilities, physicians, nursing staff, and various hospital departments. They work closely with hospital leadership and transfer center teams to streamline patient transitions, reduce delays, and maintain continuity of care. The PLC-RN also monitors and identifies systemic barriers to patient throughput, analyzes trends, and reports findings to leadership to support strategic improvements in hospital operations. Their role requires strong relationship-building skills, clinical insight, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare environments to ensure efficient and effective patient flow throughout the system.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Current Multi-State Licensure as an RN.
3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Must be proficient in EMTALA.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- 3 years of clinical experience in ED or Critical Care.