RN Clinical Expeditor

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules.

We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE : 0.6 Shift : Night ( 1900-0730) Schedule : TBD

This is not a remote position.

Department Specific Requirements

• Five years recent clinical experience in a tertiary acute care setting required.
• Minimum 3 years of recent triage experience or prioritizing competing clinical priorities.
• Experience with inpatient staffing, hospital supervisor, bed management or throughput strongly preferred.
• Emergency Room or Critical Care Charge RN experience preferred.

Position Summary

The RN Clinical Expeditor assigns bed placement for patients requiring admission to acute care and critical care units to all Multi Care Health System IBUs.

The RN Clinical Expeditor performs chart reviews, clarifies bed criteria and works in collaboration with Physicians and Specialists from Emergency Departments, direct admits, inter-facility, and inter-unit transfers for consultation and / or acceptance.

The Clinical Expeditor collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and other facilities to define, reduce and eliminate barriers within the system which may impede patient flow.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a leader and resource to facilitate efficient patient flow activities throughout the hospital in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• You will direct the flow of patient admissions, discharges and transfers and assure staffing levels are maintained at adequate levels to support patient census
• You will evaluate and negotiate appropriate placement, prioritizing according to current census, staffing situations, and knowledge of patient acuity
• You will keep detailed data on deferred and delayed patient admissions, providing updates on patient placement needs or issues
• You will collaborate with medical staff to help determine the appropriate level of care and maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service may be considered in lieu of education agreement
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
• Current BLS Certification required
• ACLS certified or must become certified within 6 months of employment
• Five years recent clinical experience in a tertiary acute care setting required
• Emergency Room or Critical Care experience preferred

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness.

Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging : We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
• Mission-driven : We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership : Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric : Named Forbes America’s Best Employers by State in 2023
• Technology : "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research : MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle : Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.

As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.

The pay scale is $66.97 - $92.49 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to : skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and / or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.