Logistics Coordinator Registered Nurse in Livingston, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator RN

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Logistics

Req #: 0000252228

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $110,150.29 - $143,195.38 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:
The Logistics Coordinator RN plays an essential role in operational efficiency, patient safety, and patient experience by supporting patient flow and throughput. The Logistics Coordinator RN is responsible for reviewing all patients from all points of entry and internal transfer and assessing their clinical bed needs. The Logistics Coordinator RN is responsible for working in partnership with the Bed Board Associate to make appropriate bed assignments and develop a daily ongoing plan for patient flow, maximizing efficiency and resources.

Additionally, the Logistics Coordinator RN is responsible for performing all duties assigned by management in a professional and courteous manner, practicing a culture of kindness and maintaining a positive rapport and cooperative working relationship with fellow RWJBH employees.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum of 2+ years acute nursing experience with one year of nursing department experience
• Advanced education is a plus
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Critical care or emergency experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Certifications as required by law, stature and/or regulation for area or specialization

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Night shift
• 37.5 hours weekly
• Every other weekend and holidays

Essential Functions:

• Review all patients from all points of entry for clinical bed needs
• Collaborate with the Bed Board Associate on bed assignments and a daily plan for throughput that considers the Emergency Department, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Bayonne Satellite Emergency Department, and other external entry points
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention to maintain appropriate infection prevention measures as it relates to bed assignments
• Collaborate with Case Management to ensure appropriate Patient Status Orders
• Collaborate with unit leadership to ensure prompt discharges and escalate any discharge barriers
• Maintain excellent communication with physicians, clinical teams, and environmental services to ensure timely patient placements, discharges, and address all issues delaying processes
• Attend daily bed management huddles as applicable, provide status and escalate any issues
• Take initiative within work responsibilities, providing feedback or suggesting improvements that can make a difference to quality, safety, or service excellence
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and quality in accordance with the department's established goals
• Exceed productivity goals established for the position and department
• Demonstrate competent decision-making skills without management interaction
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of patient information following HIPAA Guidelines
• Demonstrate ability to work with others effectively both in and outside the department
• Maintain flexibility with unplanned assignments as required and apply principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.