RN - Registered Nurse - Case Manager Lead

Job description

Position Overview
• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 includes On-Call and Holiday rotations, every other holiday and every other weekend
• Work Location: UAB ST Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

***Case Manager Certifications preferred.
Job Description
Lead the delivery of quality patient care and adherence to policies, procedures and case management protocols.
Responsibilities:
• Actively participate in the process of monitoring, guiding and evaluating nursing staff performance.
• Responsible for coordinating activities, prioritizing workflow, and promoting decision-making and problem solving.
• Serve as a first point of escalation for team members needing consultation for and/or management of patients requiring complex or advanced treatment/care.
• Provide onboarding support to new associates.
• Function as a preceptor to new associates and works with management to develop and adjust the orientation plan.
• Provide input into hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff as well as day-to-day operational support to management as needed.

Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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.