RN - Registered Nurse Patient Flow Coordinator - Center for Patient Flow - AM (714)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Plus more

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking an experienced RN leader to oversee the Center for Patient Flow, guiding shift operations and ensuring equitable resource allocation for patient placement. The role requires clinical expertise and collaboration with physicians, NRC, and nursing leadership to maintain timely, safe patient flow.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing (or an Associate’s with 5+ years) and is licensed as an RN in Alabama, with BLS (ACLS/PALS may be required).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing with 3 years of related experience, or an Associate's degree with 5 years.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required or to be obtained within 30 days of employment; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shift operations of the Center for Patient Flow and ensure fair staff assignments and resource allocation.
• Provide clinical resource for the department and collaborate with physicians, NRC, RNs and nurse managers to ensure timely placement of patients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, review documentation, identify vulnerabilities, and develop corrective action plans.
• Represent the department on committees and assigned projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $33.85 - $55.00/ hour

Shift: full-time

Schedule: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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 be responsible for daily shift operations of the Center for Patient Flow. To ensure staff assignments are appropriate and that resources are allocated fairly. To provide oversight of all patient flow activities, including transfer center and bed assignment process and intervenes in complex situations as necessary. To serve as a clinical resource for the department, collaborate with physicians, NRC, unit charge RNs and nurse managers, ancillary departments, and outside agencies to ensure timely and clinically sound placement of all patients. To ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements, reviewing documentation, identifying areas of potential vulnerability, investigating situations, and collaborating with department manager to develop plan for corrective actions. To represent the department through participation in committees and assigned projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience or an Associate's degree in Nursing and five (5) years of related experience required. 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