RN-CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an RN-Clinical Care Coordinator to manage a patient caseload, coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, and plan care with physicians and staff to achieve timely, quality outcomes. The role may include coordinating follow-up clinics and scheduling tests or surgeries.

The position requires RN licensure and a strong focus on care pathways, patient advocacy, and collaborative rounds with the surgical and GI teams. This is an on-site role with day shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Facilitates implementation of plan of care for designated patient caseload.
• Attends rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Schedule GI surgeries, endoscopies, and follow-up visits.
• Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description - RN-CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR (T238701)

RN-CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR - ( T238701 )

Description

RN-CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

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.

Key Duties &Responsibilities

Facilitates implementation of plan of care for designated patient caseload.

Participates in on-going staff development.

Promotes quality, cost-effective management of patient care.

Develops, initiates and monitors patient care pathways that identify an expected length of stay, goals of admission and discharge plan.

Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth and development.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Act as a bridge between patients, families, and surgeons

Schedule GI surgeries, endoscopies, and follow-up visits

Attend rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary care

Salary Range: $65,582.40- $86,382.40

Qualifications

Education

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.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

License/Certifications

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.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Nursing Careers-Registered Nurse

Organization

311851216 Surgery - Gen Surg Gastrointestinal Section

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite