PICU Care Coordination Nurse (Part-Time, Day Shift)

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama in Birmingham seeks a part-time Care Coordination Nurse for the PICU/Complex Care team to coordinate discharge planning and inpatient care. The role involves assessment, planning, and advocacy to optimize clinical and financial outcomes in collaboration with families and the care team.

This position may include outpatient clinic coverage up to two days per month and requires strong communication, CMS knowledge, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Alabama (or multi-state) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• 3+ years of staff-level experience in nursing, with acute care emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care plans and discharge planning for PICU/Complex Care patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, families and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Coordinate admissions, utilization review, transportation and post-discharge services.
• Assist inpatient discharge planning with potential outpatient clinic coverage up to two days/month.

Skills

Communication

Discharge planning

Care coordination

CMS knowledge

Education

BSN

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Children's of Alabama in Birmingham seeks a part-time Care Coordination Nurse for the PICU/Complex Care team to coordinate discharge planning and inpatient care. The role involves assessment, planning, and advocacy to optimize clinical and financial outcomes in collaboration with families and the care team.

This position may include outpatient clinic coverage up to two days per month and requires strong communication, CMS knowledge, and organizational skills.