RN - Registered Nurse Patient Flow Coordinator - Center for Patient Flow - Flexi (885)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, is seeking an experienced nurse to lead daily shift operations for the Center for Patient Flow. You will ensure staffing aligns with patient volume, oversee transfer center and bed assignments, and collaborate with physicians, NRC, unit charge RNs, and nurse managers to place patients promptly and safely.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, documentation review, and guiding corrective actions with leadership.

Qualifications

• RN licensure by the Alabama Board of Nursing is required.
• BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS and/or PALS may be required depending on the unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shift operations of the Center for Patient Flow and ensure appropriate staff assignments.
• Direct resource allocation and supervise transfer center and bed assignment processes.
• Serve as a clinical resource, collaborating with physicians, NRC, unit charge RNs, nurse managers, and outside agencies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, review documentation, identify vulnerabilities, and develop corrective action plans.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS preferably

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $33.85 - $55.00/ hour

Shift: flexi/PRN

Schedule: Day shift

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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 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.