Per Diem Logistics Registered Nurse (RN) Evenings in Jersey CIty, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator RN PD

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Logistics

Req #: 0000250057

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $52.95 - $68.84 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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.

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 to review all patients from all points of entry and internal transfer and assess their clinical bed needs,

The Logistics Coordinator RN is responsible to work 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 to perform 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,

Position Responsibilities

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 for quality, safety, or service excellence,

Maintain high level of accuracy and quality in accordance with the department 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 of the department,

Maintain flexibility with unplanned assignments as required and apply principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations

Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

2+ years of acute care nursing experience required, critical care or emergency experience preferred

Advanced education is a plus

Licenses/Certifications

Active/Unencumbered New Jersey RN License Required

Active ACLS & BLS Required

Any nursing certification is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer