RN - Care Transition Nurse Ambulatory - Hoover Prime Care Clinic

University of Alabama at Birmingham•Birmingham, AL

50d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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