RN - Registered Nurse - Clinical Care Coordinator - TKC Rheumatology - AM (004)
Position Overview
Pay range: $64,849.50 - $105,380.45 / year
Schedule: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Opportunity to become hybrid after 6-months of employment
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
Manage the plan of care for a caseload of patients, assuming 24-hour responsibility for patient caseload.
Serve as the liaison with the multidisciplinary care team.
Plan care management 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.
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 1.1 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 2,200 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 only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and 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.