Overview:
Join our team as a rotating shift, full-time, Patient Logistics Specialist Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
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Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
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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.
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Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
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UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.
Responsibilities:
- The Patient Flow Expeditor plays a pivotal role in improving patient access/flow and enhancing quality of care using clinical expertise, leadership, organizational awareness, and critical thinking skills.
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The Expeditor's focus is the middle flow (i.e., between admission and actual discharge) of the care progression spectrum, focusing on resolving any delays in care and/or discharge barriers.
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This person will focus on actions that are patient-specific to improve patient experience and flow.
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Additionally, the Expeditor will work closely with Operations leadership to prioritize work for the day
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The Expeditor is expected to utilize real-time and predictive information; he or she will monitor, triage, and address alerts and delays (ex, patient itineraries, care progression barriers).
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The position will investigate throughput barriers and delays using the electronic medical record and/or contacting the appropriate parties and determine the appropriate action for resolution.
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Once a resolution path is decided, the Expeditor will communicate/work in partnership with the local care team to support resolution.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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A Bachelor of Science in nursing is required.
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5 years of acute care nursing required.
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2 years of Case Management experience preferred.
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Knowledge and experience using the EPIC electronic health record.
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Three years of related clinical experience in an acute care setting (ED or Critical Care Preferred).
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Must be proficient in EMTALA.
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BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
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Master's degree
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Additional education in healthcare administration or related field.
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Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in patient logistics or similar roles, is highly desirable.
