RN - Clinical Care Coordinator - TKC Neurology - AM (056)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to manage patient care plans, coordinate with the care team, and ensure timely, quality outcomes. You will liaise with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to optimize care delivery and resource use.

Responsibilities include coordinating follow-up clinics, scheduling tests and surgeries, and maintaining 24-hour caseload oversight. Requires RN licensure, BLS, and nursing experience; ACLS/PALS may be required based on unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; 3+ years of relevant clinical nursing experience or an Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
• RN licensed or eligible to be licensed by Alabama Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification may be required depending on unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Manage plan of care for a caseload and assume 24-hour responsibility for patient caseload.
• Serve as liaison with multidisciplinary care team to coordinate care with physicians and nursing staff.
• Coordinate follow-up clinics and schedule tests and surgeries as needed.
• Ensure high-quality patient outcomes within established time frames and resource use.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Care coordination

Team liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

RN license (Alabama Board of Nursing)

BLS certification (AHA)

ACLS certification (AHA)

PALS certification (AHA)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $65,582.40 - $86,382.40/ year

Shifts: full-time AM

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 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.

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. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. 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.