Discharge Lounge Coordinator - Discharge Lounge - Flexi/PRN (886)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to partner with nursing and care transition teams to streamline patient discharges and coordinate post-discharge needs. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, taking vitals, and ensuring safe transport arrangements as patients await discharge completion.

Eligible positions offer robust benefits, with additional programs available for education and wellness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; five years of patient care experience required.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with Nursing Resource Coordinator, Care Transitions team, and units to facilitate early discharges.
• Assist with ADLs and vital signs as needed; record vitals, weights, inputs/outputs.
• Coordinate transportation and other services (ambulance, nutrition) to support discharge lounge activities.

Skills

Patient care experience

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.00 - $24.40 / hour

Shift: flexi/PRN

Schedule: 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 Description

To partner with the Nursing Resource Coordinator, Care Transitions team, Center for Patient Flow and all units of UAB Hospital to facilitate early discharges. Coordinates the patient care experience for patients who have been clinically cleared for discharge but are awaiting completion of discharge process and/or are in need of the coordination of other services including, but not limited to, transportation from UAB Hospital. To assume responsibility for certain technical aspects of patient care as directed by the RN/LPN for the hospital. To assist with activities of daily living (ADL) as needed. To obtain and record vitals, weights, inputs and outputs. To properly elevate any patient care need this is beyond the scope of the role. To successfully complete an in-house PCT training program. To demonstrate an awareness of patient and personal safety. To perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of patients while assigned to the Discharge Lounge including, but not limited to, coordinating with ambulance services, Care Transition team and/or Food & Nutrition Services as needed to arrange for transportation, medications and/or nutritional support as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of patient care experience required. Successful completion of in-house PCT training program required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.

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.