RN-Pediatric Care Coordinator Nurse - Pediatrics Cardiology

RN-Pediatric Care Coordinator Nurse•Pediatrics Cardiology

Job ID:

18430

Facility:

Women & Infants Center

Functional Area:

Nursing

Position Type:

Full Time

Relocation Provided:

No

Location:

Birmingham, AL

Department:

PED-Cardiology

Education Required:

Associates Degree

Experience Required:

5•7 Years

Position Description:

Work Schedule:

Full Time, Monday•Friday, Day Shift

Work Location:

Pediatrics Cardiology, Women's & Infants Center 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. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients, both pediatric and adult, with congenital heart disease. Has specialized knowledge in the care of patients gained through formal education or several years of on the job training. Is autonomous regarding nursing interventions, acting as an accountable advocate for patients; works within their prescribed Health Services Foundation policy ad medical therapy. Coordinates activities with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree in Nursing required. Five (5) years of outpatient or inpatient clinical care of pediatric patients Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

Three (3) years of outpatient or inpatient clinical care of congenital heart disease patients.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.

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.