RN
- Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator
- Orthopedics Joint Navigator UAB Medicine
- UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF)
- 3.
9 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Maintaining patient confidentiality BLS Certification Emotional support for patients Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Location:
UAB Highlands, may float to UAB St. Vincent's To manage the plan of care for a caseload of patients. To serve as the liaison with the multidisciplinary care team. To plan care management as achieved through coordination of care with physicians, nursing staff and other health professionals to ensure high quality patient outcomes are accomplished within the established time frame and appropriate use of resources. May coordinate patient follow-up clinics and schedule tests and surgeries.
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience OR Associate's Degree in Nursing and five (5) years of relevant clinical nursing experience required. Bachelor's degree. Nursing preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
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 the 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 strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs. UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
