Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm or 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Why UAB Medicine:

Located in Birmingham, UAB Medicine is one of the top academic medical centers in the United States and Alabama’s largest single-site employer. In addition to providing health care services for more than 1.6 million patients annually, we are committed to educating medical professionals and advancing medical science through research. UAB Medicine is anchored by UAB Hospital, which has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, ranked as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 by Forbes magazine, and among the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, and we received a Top Ten Consumer Choice Award from National Research Corp.

UAB Medicine was recognized as a Magnet-designated organization for the fifth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® and is only the 21st hospital worldwide to receive this designation five consecutive times. UAB Medicine also was designated a Health Care Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for demonstrating leadership in LGBTQ health care and employment.

We care for you with our comprehensive benefit packages:

1) 100% tuition assistance at UAB
2) Industry-leading health plans
3) Generous paid time off
4) Retirement plan with employer match
5) Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Job Summary:

In accordance with UAHSF established policies and procedures, the Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for the provision and management of patient care in a clinical area for a specific age patient population. To manage the plan of care for a caseload of patients. To serve as the liaison with the multidisciplinary care team. To plan care management as achieved 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. Coordinates patient follow-up clinic visits, verifies appropriate tests. Under general direction of the physician / APP, coordinates care of patients, serving as a resource for patients, families, physicians, and other health team members in the delivery of care. Obtains information regarding referring physician to assist in continuum of care or return to referring physician for continued care. Provides patient / family education regarding care, medications, and access to additional resources in the continuum of care. Utilizes critical thinking abilities in evaluation of care and the triage of patients. Displays professional rapport with all patients, family and faculty and staff. Displays competencies for basic computer skills, which include MS Word, Outlook, and electronic EHR. Performs other duties in support of specific departmental functions and as deemed necessary.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: BSN Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing. Three (3) years clinical nursing experience.

Preferred: Five (5) years of nursing experience

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: Current AL RN license. Current CPR certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of and one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.