RN - Registered Nurse - TKC Cancer Center Intake - Hematology/Oncology - AM (100)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a registered nurse to manage patient access to cancer services for a designated group of physicians. You will verify referrals, gather records, and ensure patients are scheduled with the correct specialist for the first visit.

The role requires an Alabama RN license, an associate degree in nursing, and CPR certification. Oncology nursing experience and a bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required, one year clinical experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and oncology experience preferred.
• CPR certification required or within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage new patient access to cancer services for a group of physicians.
• Ensure patients are scheduled with the correct specialist and obtain outside medical records, pathology slides and radiology images.
• Review charts to identify missing pieces and request them.
• Contact new patients and/or referring providers within one business day to confirm appointment details and provide guidance for first visit.

Skills

RN licensure (Alabama)

Clinical nursing experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $52,555.00 - $85,400.00 / 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 new patient access to UAB s cancer services for a specific group of physicians (disease based). To ensure that the patient is scheduled with the correct specialist and oversee the acquisition of outside medical records, pathology slides and radiology images to ensure they are clinically appropriate to support the new patient visit. To review patient charts in order to identify missing pieces and requests them. To contact each new patient and/or referring provider within one (1) business day after the new patient appointment is made to confirm that he/she is scheduled to see the correct provider, knows what to expect at the first visit (ie, parking, what to bring) to answers any additional questions and to assure an exceptional first interaction with the O Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing and one (1) year of clinical experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and oncology nursing experience preferred. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.

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.