Night Shift RN - Patient Throughput & Logistics Lead

UT Health East Texas; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas is seeking a Night Shift, full-time Patient Logistics Supervisor RN in Tyler, TX. You will oversee the Patient Logistics Center, coordinating transfers with physicians and hospital leadership to ensure smooth throughput and reliable operations.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, active RN license in a compact state, and BLS within 14 days of hire, with 3+ years in acute care and supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in a nursing compact licensure participating state.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in acute care setting with progressive supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree.
• Preferred: 3+ years of experience in transfer center, bed placement and capacity management.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the Patient Logistics Center function(s) are consistently maintained during all operation hours; provides oversight and direction over all staff and processes related to Patient Logistics Center functions.
• The position works in collaboration with Patient Logistics Center Regional Director and Staff, hospital department representatives, physicians and leadership teams to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staff around the concept of patient transfers.
• The position works closely with staff at all levels within organizations served to identify, trend, report, and overcome barriers to patient throughput or transfer processes.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Supervisory Experience

Clinical Throughput Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

UT Health East Texas is seeking a Night Shift, full-time Patient Logistics Supervisor RN in Tyler, TX. You will oversee the Patient Logistics Center, coordinating transfers with physicians and hospital leadership to ensure smooth throughput and reliable operations.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, active RN license in a compact state, and BLS within 14 days of hire, with 3+ years in acute care and supervisory responsibilities.