Patient Logistics Coordinator / RN Critical Care Command Center Operations

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Patient Logistics Coordinator Registered Nurse (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.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 3 years of clinical experience in ED or Critical Care.