RN - Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator - Surgery Clinic

University of Alabama at Birmingham • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

To manage the plan of care for a caseload of patients, assuming 24-hour responsibility for patient caseload. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plan of care for a caseload of patients.
• Assume 24-hour responsibility for patient caseload.
• Serve as the liaison with the multidisciplinary care team.
• Plan care management through coordination of care with physicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals.
• Ensure high quality patient outcomes are accomplished within the established time frame.
• Coordinate patient follow-up clinics and schedule tests and surgeries.

Benefits

• 100% tuition assistance
• wellness initiatives
• generous paid time off
• paid parental leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees