RN - Registered Nurse – Geriatric Emergency Care Coordinator - Highlands Emergency Department (301)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious academic medical center as a Registered Nurse specializing in Geriatric Emergency Care. In this role, you'll manage care for elderly patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of treatment in a supportive environment. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, utilizing your expertise to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes. This opportunity not only allows you to make a significant impact on patient lives but also offers pathways for career advancement in a nationally recognized institution. Embrace the chance to grow in your nursing career while contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

wellness initiatives

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 2 years of experience in emergency care required.
• Experience with geriatric patients and quality improvement programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage care plans for geriatric patients in the Emergency Department.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and outpatient services.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Geriatric Care

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description - RN - Registered Nurse – Geriatric Emergency Care Coordinator - Highlands Emergency Department (301) (T224927)

Description

Compensation: Pay Range: $29.17- $47.46 / hour. Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, among others. UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer, operating over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

• 5-time Magnet-designated organization
• U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
• America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Comprehensive Transplant Institute
• Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture, which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description: To manage the plan of care for the geriatric patient population presenting to the UAB Emergency Department. To assess and prioritize patients utilizing geriatric-specific nursing criteria in order to expedite and improve care, achieve better outcomes, and more effectively guide the allocation of resources. To function as a liaison coordinating care with the multidisciplinary care team. To plan care management as achieved through coordination of care with physicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals. Coordinates patients with outpatient services as indicated. Performs patient follow-up calls.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two (2) years of related experience, within the previous five (5) years, in an emergency department serving geriatric patients required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement. Master's degree in Nursing preferred. Experience with quality improvement programs preferred.

Primary Location

: UAB Hospital

Job Category

: Emergency Services

Organization