registered nurse care coordinator

Uab Medicine; Ambleside; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ambleside seeks a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) to join their Magnet-designated nursing team. The RNCC will provide care for patients with complex needs in both inpatient and ambulatory settings, focusing on discharge planning and care coordination. Candidates must have a degree in Nursing, relevant experience, and RN licensure. Competitive salary, flexible hours, and numerous benefits including educational assistance are offered in this rewarding role.

Benefits

Robust educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifying employer for PSLF

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required OR Associate's degree and five years of experience.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as RN.
• Certified in BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and negotiate services and resources for patients.
• Review case criteria for medical necessity.
• Provide discharge planning and care coordination.

Skills

Project Portfolio Management

Motivational Interviewing

HIPAA

Computer Skills

Intake Experience

Lean Six Sigma

Conflict Management

Case Management

Team Management

Program Development

Social Work

Addiction Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

As a registered nurse care coordinator (RNCC) at UAB Medicine youll 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.

Responsibilities

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

Bachelors degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience required OR Associates 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.

Skills

• Project Portfolio Management
• Motivational Interviewing
• HIPAA
• Computer Skills
• Intake Experience
• Lean Six Sigma
• Conflict Management
• Case Management
• Team Management
• Program Development
• Social Work
• Addiction Counseling

Pay & Hours

Pay range: $32.25 - $52.40 / hour

Shifts: Flexi / PRN remote opportunity

Benefits & Perks

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.