OverviewHello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) . Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .For the health of our community we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.ResponsibilitiesThe Patient Logistics Manager is responsible for the bed placement and 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 Manager 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 will include supervising patient logistics coordinators and nurses in the Dignity Health Patient Logistics Center including Transfer Center and Bed Placement. Responsibilities also include implementing and maintaining the central bed placement program for the designated Dignity Health hospitals.Responsibilities also include:
Assists in the development of and maintain protocols, algorithms, and work aids to support the operations of the patient logistics department.
Ensures staff have the tools they need to effectively and efficiently facilitate placement of patients in Dignity Health Facilities.
Assist in the development and facilitate orientation of new staff.
Compiles data for the purpose of quality assurance and compliance with organizational and department policies, work aids, and algorithms.
Holds staff accountable to the established standards.
Participate in Patient Logistics growth and improvement.
Support leadership in preparation of reports, program material, research, data collecting and analysis for various meetings and/or programs.
Manage Bed Placement and Transfer Center in accordance with the established work aids and algorithms and support staff in learning and upholding these work processes.
Lead supervisory support to Patient Logistics Coordinators and support of Patient Logistics RN’s and other staff as needed.
Ability to function and lead independently with self-initiative and discipline.
QualificationsMinimum Experience, Education and Licensure:
Registered Nurse with:
5 years of clinical experience;
2 years of ICU or ED experience;
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current Registered Nurse License in Arizona (RN:AZ) and/or compact license.
Special Skills Required :
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:
Must be available to be on-call bi-weekly as the Lead On Call.
Training:
Familiarity with TeleTracking,Transfer Center, Cerner, Invision, MS4, PMOffice, and Cerner Registration Platforms.
Preferred / Desired Experience:
Progressive responsibilities leading up to or including supervisory role; Case Management or Care Coordination; Critical care.
We offer great benefits to support you and your family, including:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (no premium option for employee benefits)
Flexible spending accounts
Matching 401(k) retirement program
Fully Funded Pension Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Mental Health Benefit
Employee Life Insurance
Eligible for annual incentive pay based on company performance
Relocation assistance if applicable
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees in Arizona. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
#LI-DHPay Range$46.96 - $68.10 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.