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Patient Placement Coordinator (RN)

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Kootenai Health

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Administrative & Consulting Nurses

Posted Aug 14 · Not open to new grads

Shift
Nights
Unit
Administrative & Consulting Nurses

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Role

Schedule
Nights
Term
Per Diem
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
3+ years

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About this role

Patient Placement Coordinator

Job Code: 28095

Position Summary

Responsible for consistent information exchange and communication between nursing administration and staff regarding proper physician and bed placement. Prioritizes and makes decisions for timely transfers based on acuity, diagnosis, preference, bed availability, and staffing resources.

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Responsibilities

  • Maintains accurate Patient Transfer Center records and statistics and other data as requested
  • Responsible for maintaining compliance with federal regulations that guide the transfer of patients between facilities and policy enforcement
  • Performs a variety of tasks
  • A degree of creativity and latitude is expected
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
  • Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program
  • Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred
  • All non-BSN RN's with less than 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire
  • State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho
  • Critical Care and/ or Emergency Nursing preferred
  • BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to maintain a sitting position
  • Typical equipment used in an office job
  • Repetitive movements

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you

Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees, plus affordable plans for parttime staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees

Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth

Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%

Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN

  • shift differentials

Awardwinning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps

PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories

And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Location: Kootenai Health · Patient Transfer Center

Schedule

Full Time, Variable

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Requirements and Minimum Qualifications • Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program • Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher pr…· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • Compact RN
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Nursing
  • Wellness program
  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • Nursing Diploma
  • Critical & intensive care
  • Mid-level

Benefits

  • Wellness program
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Place

City
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Median rent
$1,468/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$72,338/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
2% below the national average

Coeur d'Alene area index 98.3, where 100 is the national average.

Address
2003 KOOTENAI HEALTH WAY, COEUR D'ALENE, ID, 83814
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
326
Magnet
Designated since 2006 (ANCC)
RN residency
ANCC-accredited: Kootenai Health Nurse Residency at Kootenai Health, through Jan 2027

Coeur d'Alene sits on the shores of a glacial lake in Idaho's panhandle, blending small-city calm with easy outdoor access. Sherman Avenue's downtown shops and nearby lakefront trailheads sit minutes from local healthcare facilities. Four distinct seasons and a tight-knit community define the pace here.

Map showing the location of Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Kootenai Health has held Magnet designation since 2006 — second in Idaho and first in the Inland Northwest — and runs a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU on the same campus. It is DNV-accredited, and materials…

397 beds
Magnet® recognized
4.6 Google rating

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