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Job description
Position Overview
Pay range: $67,070.00 - $108,990.00 / year
Sign-on bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus may be available
Shifts: full-time AM, flexi/PRN
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Highlights
As a registered nurse care coordinator (RNCC) at UAB Medicine, you'll join a Magnet-designated nursing team to provide the highest quality of care, even for the most complex cases. UAB Medicine serves a diverse patient population, allowing RNCCs the opportunity to develop and expand their skills. The UAB Care Transitions Department includes more than 200 registered nurse care coordinators and social workers who are integral members of the interdisciplinary team. RNCCs provide care in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings, including the Emergency Department, with a focus on screening and assessing patients for any post-discharge needs, providing referrals for in-home care, and participating in care coordination and discharge planning for patients across the continuum of care. For nurses interested in advancing their careers, our clinical ladder program offers annual professional development opportunities that increase your compensation. Nurses also have access to free monthly continuing education opportunities that help fulfill licensure requirements.
Job Description
To coordinate, negotiate and obtain services and resources for the care of patients. To review case criteria to determine medical necessity for admission and continued stay. To provide discharge planning and care coordination that identifies the most cost effective methods of patient care.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience required OR Associate's degree in Nursing and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. 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.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff
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Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
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