Patient Logistics Nurse

Important note: This is a PRN position. The day of week, time of shift, and length of shift will vary.

The Patient Logistics Registered Nurse (non-bedside) coordinates the transfer center activities for Dignity Health facilities in collaboration with others including hospital administration, nursing leadership or their designee, medical staff, physicians and transportation vendors.

The Patient Logistics RN functions as the liaison between referring hospitals into and Dignity Health facilities to coordinate the transfer and admission of patients to hospitals.

The Patient Logistics RN bases facility designation on diagnoses, planned procedure and level of care requirements and acuity.

Also participates in all activities, meetings, calls, and education to facilitate transfers from all points of entry to the acute hospital setting.

Minimum Experience:

• One year recent acute care experience required.
• RN with 3 years of clinical experience in hospital setting with at least one year to include emergency and/or critical care setting.

Minimum Education:

• ADN, Diploma or foreign equivalent.

Minimum Licensure:

• Current AZ State RN license in good standing required.

Special Skills Required:

• Competent in select psychomotor skills.
• Knowledge of current nursing technique, principles and practice.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of computer programs such as word, excel and outlook.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's level degree in nursing or healthcare related field.
• Background in Utilization Management and a working knowledge of health care reimbursement.
• Background in Neurology/Neurosurgical and Cardiology Experience using electronic bed management systems, preferably TeleTracking.
• Experience in Patient Flow management.
• Experience with Google Workspace.

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,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, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (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.

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