UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Logistics Manager in the Department of Capacity Management is responsible for the throughput and capacity initiatives across the organization. The Logistics Manager will collaborate with other leaders within Capacity Management to oversee the House Supervisors, Staffing Office, Inpatient Float Pool of career and contract labor, Transporters and Lift Team. Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and/or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s).

Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, patient experience and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others.

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California.

• Seven (7+) or more years of relevant experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of acute care RN experience in hospital operations and/or patient flow, house supervision, or charge nurse.

• Current BART certification, or BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services.

• Proven knowledge to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills.

• Strong knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.

• Must have excellent skills to communicate and effectively influence all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

• Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area.
• Specialty certification in relevant area.
• Process improvement / Lean Six Sigma experience
• Experience with data analysis; comfortable with interpreting data related to daily hospital operations.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.