RN, Patient Placement - North
Abilene, Texas
Health system employer
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Posted Sep 9
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What's around it?
Living costs about 10% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,157/mo
- Household income
- $62,648/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
Patient Placement Registered Nurse collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others; while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter; they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.
Registered Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities; surveys; and improvement initiatives. In addition; Registered Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
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The Patient Placement Nurse is responsible for expediting admissions; discharges; and transfers. Serves as the point person for patient placement throughout the facility. Uses clinical expertise to obtain a global picture of facility capacity at all times. Acts as Transfer Coordinator for transfers from other facilities to Hendrick Medical Center. Monitors patient room assignments for admissions and transfers; keeping all information confidential. Maintains knowledge of departmental and organizational issues. Displays a professional; positive attitude when communicating with all members of the healthcare team.
Job requirements
Minimum Education
- Graduate of Accredited school of Nursing (Diploma; AD; BSN)
Minimum Work Experience
- 2 years of recent acute care nursing
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Nurse
- CPR-BLS (required before completion of orientation)
Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities
- Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position.
- Ability to collaborate with community; consumers; physicians; and other members of the health care team.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
- Maintains professional appearance at all times.
- Knowledge of triage process.
- Strong computer skills and ability to input data into computer programs.
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How this role fits you
About the employer
Hendrick Health is a healthcare system based in Abilene, Texas, with a faith-based mission rooted in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. The organization emphasizes excellence and compassion in its care delivery and launched its 'Commitments to Excellence' initiative in…
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