Job Description

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $20.00 - $80.00 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Requisition ID 2025-433206 Employment Type Full Time Department Case Management Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Day shift Remote No Category Case Management and Social Work
Job Summary and Responsibilities
ICU RN, Emergency Room RN or Level One Trauma RN experience strongly preferred.
Position Summary:
The Patient Logistics RN supervises the transfer center activities for Dignity Health Facilities. The position functions as the supervisor during their assigned shift to support the department and staff to carry out the patient logistics program responsibilities. The Patient Logistics RN collaborates with customers and staff to ensure efficient and effective communication with others, including but not limited to: hospital administration, nursing leadership or their designee, medical staff, physicians and transportation vendors to ensure patients are assigned rooms in an expedient manner utilizing all critical resources within the organization to expedite this process. Primary responsibility for completing quality assurance reviews of work performed and communicating with department manager and director the outcomes of the review and any identified issues or barriers.
Core Duties:

• Compiles data for the purpose of quality assurance and compliance with organizational and department policies, work aids, and algorithms
• Holds other Patient Logistics staff accountable to the established standards
• Accurate and timely distribution of daily reporting
• Participate in Patient Logistics growth and improvement
• Support program director and manager in preparation of reports, program material, research, data collecting and analysis for various meetings and or programs
• Manage Transfer Center calls in accordance with the established workaids and algorithms and support staff in learning and upholding these work processes
• Provide supervisory support to Patient Logistics RN and other staff as needed
• Ability to function and lead independently with self-initiative and discipline
• Other duties as assigned to meet the program and corporate needs

Collect objective/subjective data for effective and appropriate transfers of patients
Determine facility designation based on diagnoses, planned procedure and level of care requirements
Maintain constant communication with both internal and external sources of information concerning patient transfers
Utilize nursing knowledge and assessment to prioritize patient transfers based on urgency of patient's condition, utilization of available beds.
Communicate effectively with hospital staff to allow for patient flow. Responds efficiently during emergency situation for appropriate transfer of all patients
Evaluate effectiveness of patient transfer in collaboration with Dignity Health facility
Make judgments, decisions and modify patient transfer priorities based on evaluation
Perform legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures
Proficient and competent with computerized documentation
Accept responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors
Recognize , accept and cooperate with direction from facility leadership
Participate in orientation of new staff
Serve as resource to staff from other hospitals and vendors
Continue education by attending non-mandatory education offerings specific to area of practice
Maintain awareness of issues related to nursing profession
Provide measurable written goals appropriate to level of experience during annual appraisal process
Demonstrate effort to achieve pre-set goals throughout the year
Maintain a safe working environment by utilizing appropriate resources, protocols, procedures, and communication to appropriate personnel
Apply safety precautions and principles to patient care, including all National Patient Safety Goals
Communicate clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette
Use medical terminology accurately
Include reporting abnormalities or change in patient condition to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
Participate in service line growth and Dignity Health quality initiatives
Include patient satisfaction and core measures
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Current RN license
Proven proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with TeleTracking, Cerner and Midas
Excellent verbal and electronic communication stills, including professional telephone and email etiquette
RN with 3-years of clinical experience, one to include acute hospital
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of customers including patients, providers, hospital and office staff, health plans, medical groups, internal departments, community resources, and peers
Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking skills toward making appropriate decisions, as well as in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Detail oriented
Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to meet timeframes
Ability to learn quickly and retain complex information * Travel as needed

• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Progressive responsibilities leading up to or including supervisory role
• Experience in Utilization Management, Case Management or Care Coordination, Managed Care is preferred

Where You'll Work
At the heart of CommonSpirit Health's ministry are the national office departments that provide the foundational support, resources, and expertise that empower local communities to focus on what they do best-caring for patients. Our teams bring together expertise in clinical excellence, operations, finance, human resources, legal, supply chain, technology, and mission integration.
Guided by our faith-based values, the national office fosters consistency, alignment, and innovation across CommonSpirit. By centralizing expertise and leveraging economies of scale, we enable each location to operate efficiently while maintaining flexibility to address unique local community needs. From advancing digital solutions to driving health equity, these departments extend the healing presence of humankindness everywhere we serve.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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CommonSpirit Health(TM) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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