Patient Transportation Coordinator RN at Providence Office Park Building in Portland, OR.

Full-time/ Variable Shift

The RN Expediter in the Patient Logistics Center (PLC) plays a pivotal role to expediting patient flow and optimizing capacity by eliminating barriers and reducing delays in care. The RN Expediter leverages their clinical expertise, leadership, organizational awareness, critical thinking, and communication and collaboration skills to execute their daily activities. The RN Expediter collaborates with and supports caregivers, patients, and programs. Personal and professional development is an expectation of the role to ensure consistent application of procedures, patient flow processes, and optimal communication.

The RN Expediter coordinates with House Supervisors, the Transfer Center, Centralized Bed Placement, and ProvRIDE/transportation. The Expediter acts as a role model for caregivers in development of problem solving assertiveness and leadership skills.  The Expediter also works in collaboration with the House Supervisor, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Providers, the Medical Director of the PLC and other multidisciplinary team members and departments across Providence ministries in Oregon.  The ability to communicate effectively, function in crisis/urgent situations, and to follow-up (in real time) are key skills required for this position. The ability to utilize multiple technological platforms, synthesize information, remain organized, prioritize actions, be a self-starter, and work well independently as well as with the interdisciplinary team are crucial attributes for the RN Expediter.

The Expediter works to support the regional and local goals, which include, but are not limited to, assuring safe, efficient, and effective patient placement balanced with optimal patient care and services, increasing transfer volumes, and reducing unnecessary length of stay. The Expediter reviews and refines processes/algorithms, provides widespread and at-the-elbow education, and monitors progress towards goals. The Expediter constructively manages change and promotes a team-based approach exemplifying the standards of behaviors.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing for all external and internal candidates. BSN. Upon hire: Oregon Registered Nurse License. 5 years Staff nurse experience in acute care. 2 years Leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.