RN – Care Transition Ambulatory Nurse – Prime Care Hoover Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

RN•Care Transition Ambulatory Nurse•Prime Care Hoover

Job ID:

17089

Facility:

Hoover Clinic

Functional Area:

Nursing

Position Type:

Full Time

Relocation Provided:

No

Location:

Birmingham, AL

Department:

PRI-Hoover Hlth Ctr

Education Required:

Associates Degree

Experience Required:

1•3 Years

Position Description:

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Work Location:

Prime Care Clinic, Hoover
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
To manage a caseload of ambulatory patients post-discharge to support optimal recovery, prevent hospital readmissions and reduce cost of care across the healthcare continuum. to interact with members of the care team to solve current situations and to facilitate optimal outcomes over time.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of a school of Nursing program approved and accredited by the Alabama State Board of Nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. One (1) year of clinical experience is required.

Preferred:

BSN preferred.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION

Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from American Heart Association (AHA), may be required.

TRAITS & SKILLS

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Must be able to:

(1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer’s perceived needs.
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