Patient Logistics Supervisor RN

UT Health East Texas; Jacksonville (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. This role leads the Patient Logistics Center, coordinating staff and transfer activities to ensure smooth patient movement and hospital throughput.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree and active RN licensure in a compact state, with 3+ years in acute care and prior supervisory experience. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in a nursing compact licensure participating state.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in acute care with progressive supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree; experience in transfer center/ bed placement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the Patient Logistics Center functions are maintained during all operation hours; oversees staff and processes.
• Collaborates with the Regional Director, hospital departments, physicians and leadership to foster referrals and transfers.
• Identifies, trends, reports, and overcomes barriers to patient throughput and transfer processes.

Skills

Nursing

Supervisory experience

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Patient Logistics Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• UT Health East Texas is comprised of 9 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,000 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.

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.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• 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 Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in transfer center, bed placement and capacity management