RN Patient Throughput Coordinator (30 or 36 hours, days or nights)

UW Medicine • Full-time • Seattle, WA, US • 3d ago

Req #: 241823

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - RESOURCE TEAM

Posting Date: 12/18/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: 75% or 90% of $7,596 - $13,798 per month

Shift: Alternate Work Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position,

click here.

UW Medical Center - Montlake

has an outstanding opportunity for an

RN Patient Throughput Coordinator (PTC).

This position is for current/recent UW Medical Center – Montlake RNs only.

WORK SCHEDULE 90% days and 75% or 90% nights, 8 and 12 hour shifts.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

In close partnership with the Transfer Center and Admitting office, the PTC oversees placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. The PTC is responsible for ensuring that all patients are admitted to the most appropriate bed available using criteria for admission and determining if the patient is a candidate for observation or inpatient status. The PTC collaborates with the House Supervisor, department charge nurses, Transfer Center and clinical leaders and facilitates appropriate utilization of health care resources.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Facilitates appropriate placement of patients based on level of care required.
In partnership with the Transfer Center, Triage MD and Admitting Department, monitors bed availability on all units including ICU, MIC, and SCCA. Initiates and delegates appropriate action when the demand for beds exceeds the supply.
Maintains ongoing scan of admissions, ED activity, OR and PACU activity.
Performs full Pre-admit and/or Bed Requests for unplanned admits coming through the ABCC.
Uses clinical judgment and collaborative skills to make decisions in the best interest of the patient.
Has detailed knowledge of daily schedules, census and inputs from all sources. Communicates with key staff to meet goal of expedited admission on a continuous basis.
Provides rapid response and expedites patient admission.
Attends medical center wide patient flow meeting as applicable to expedite patient placement. REQUIREMENTS
Current or recent RN at UW Medical Center - Montlake
At least 2 years experience in one or more areas of medical surgical or critical care nursing
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Proficient computer knowledge and skills with all systems and existing technology relating to staffing and patient flow. Ability to adapt to changing technology requirements.
Current State of Washington Registered Nurse Licensure. ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake) Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Related Jobs

Registered Nurse - Nuclear Medicine

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Full-time • Seattle, WA, US • 6d ago

Overview Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is...

6d ago

VIEW JOB

Registered Nurse CNC - Phase 1 Clinic-Per Diem

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Per Diem • Seattle, WA, US • 6d ago

6d ago

VIEW JOB

RN Clinical Specialist

Brookdale Senior Living • Full-time • Seattle, WA, US • 1w ago

Overview RN Clinical Specialist Bring your clinical leadership and expertise to Brookdale! Assisted Living and Memory Care regulatory experience a plus! Travel flexibility required-WA/OR/ID/CO Vote...

1w ago

VIEW JOB

RN - FMC OB Flex (.9 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth • Full-time • Kirkland, Washington, United States • 1w ago

RN OB/GYN

Wage Range: $42.19 - $77.81 per hour Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximu...

1w ago

VIEW JOB

Nurse Navigator - GI/ Research

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Full-time • Seattle, WA, US • 2w ago

2w ago

VIEW JOB

RN - Per Diem - Research

EvergreenHealth • Per Diem • Kirkland, Washington, United States • 2w ago

Wage Range: $39.80 - $72.48 per hour plus additional per diem rate. Additional pay for BSN or MSN EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the well- established, dynamic Researc...

2w ago

VIEW JOB

Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)

Continuum Care of Snohomish • Full-time • Bothell, WA, US • 3w ago

RN Hospice

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY As an Admissions Nurse, you are responsible as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team for the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care on an on-call basis in order to maxim...

3w ago

VIEW JOB

Registered Nurse, Nights

Eating Recovery Center • Full-time • Bellevue, WA, USA • 1m ago

Position is fulltime, Night shift 36 hours per week (3'12s)Â (6:30pm-6:00am)Â (NOC Shift differentials offered)Â Location: Bellevue Â Who we are ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical...

1m ago

VIEW JOB

RN - Emergency Department Redmond ( 0.9 FTE, Nights)

EvergreenHealth • Full-time • Kirkland, Washington, United States • 1w ago

RN ER

Wage Range: $42.19 - $77.81 per hour For Nights ONLY: B onus of $ 10,000 for those new to EvergreenHealth with 2 or more years current Emergency Registered Nursing experience. Pro-rated by...

1w ago

VIEW JOB

Nurse Navigator - Per Diem

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Per Diem • Seattle, WA, US • 1w ago

1w ago

VIEW JOB