Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday
Work Location: General Physical Medicine Rehab/ Musculoskeletal Spain Rehabilitation Center

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.

Nursing at UAB Medicine
Our exceptional, five-time Magnet-recognized nursing team provides excellence in patient care, innovation, and education. As a UAB Medicine nurse, you work in an elite place where you gain valuable experience, using your knowledge to move medicine forward. We define what it means to be a nurse in today's world, and there is nothing ordinary about what we do. We do not pursue the leading edge – we create it. Our success is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture, which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best – collaborating, advocating, and innovating to provide the highest quality care that is patient- and family-centered.
With 14 nursing specialties, there are countless opportunities at UAB to explore different paths, challenge your skills, and work with new patient populations across the entirety of your career. Inpatient or outpatient, critical care or women’s, you’ll easily find your niche. Find the place for you at UAB Medicine, the No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 according to Forbes magazine.
We care for you with our comprehensive benefit packages that include 100% tuition assistance at UAB, industry-leading health plans, generous paid time off, a retirement plan with employer match, and exclusive perks. Plus, we are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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:
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 an 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 strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.