RN - Registered Nurse - Case management - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Case Management coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care from admission through discharge. The role develops care plans across the continuum while integrating patient and family preferences and values. It monitors medical necessity and level of care through assessments, ongoing evaluations, and patient records; advocates for resources and removal of barriers; and maintains ongoing communication with the supervisor and care transition team to support effective implementation and reevaluation of the health plan. The nurse also serves as a resource on medical record documentation, level-of-care recommendations, and services related to diagnoses, treatment options, and post-discharge care. The position is based at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with holiday rotations and a Saturday rotation every eight weeks.

Requirements

Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing and professional licensure at the time of hire.
BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification accepted.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patients from admission to discharge.
Create a plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient and family preferences and values.
Monitor patient medical necessity and level of care through assessments, ongoing evaluations, and/or patient records.
Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
Maintain ongoing dialogue with the supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of the health plan.
Serve as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, level-of-care recommendations, and services related to diagnoses, treatment options, and post-discharge care.