Logistics Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Position Summary

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Supervision & Leadership:
  • Provide supervisory support to Patient Logistics RNs and other staff, holding team members accountable to established standards.
  • Manage Transfer Center calls in accordance with established work-aids and algorithms.
  • Function and lead independently with high levels of self-initiative and discipline.
  • Participate in the orientation of new staff and serve as a resource for hospital staff and vendors.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Determine facility designations based on diagnoses, planned procedures, and level of care requirements.
  • Utilize nursing knowledge to prioritize patient transfers based on the urgency of the condition and bed availability.
  • Respond efficiently during emergency situations to ensure the safe and appropriate transfer of all patients.
  • Maintain constant communication with internal and external sources to optimize patient flow.
• Quality Assurance & Data Management:
  • Compile data to ensure compliance with organizational policies, work-aids, and algorithms.
  • Perform quality assurance reviews and communicate findings, issues, and barriers to the Director/Manager.
  • Support leadership in the preparation of reports, data collection, and analysis for program improvement.
  • Ensure accurate and timely distribution of daily reporting.
• Clinical Standards & Safety:
  • Perform legible, timely, and accurate documentation in compliance with all policies and procedures.
  • Apply safety precautions and National Patient Safety Goals to all transfer activities.
  • Communicate clearly using accurate medical terminology and report changes in patient conditions to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and demonstrate accountability for all decisions and behaviors.
• Professional Development:
  • Participate in service line growth, quality initiatives, and patient satisfaction efforts.
  • Continue education by attending non-mandatory offerings relevant to the practice area.
  • Set and pursue measurable written goals for professional growth during the annual appraisal process.
  • Maintain awareness of current issues and trends within the nursing profession.

• 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

• Progressive responsibilities leading up to or including supervisory role
• Experience in Utilization Management, Case Management or Care Coordination, Managed Care
• ICU RN, Emergency Room RN or Level One Trauma RN