Responsibilities
- Consults regularly with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and appropriateness of care, including admission, length of stay, transfers, and discharge.
- Monitors patient and family satisfaction; responds to questions and complaints from patients, families, and payors.
- Leads and coordinates discharge planning, including patient transfers to other facilities and referrals to community resources; provides discharge education.
- Performs chart reviews to identify and address issues related to service delivery, patient outcomes and satisfaction, compliance, cost, and reimbursement.
- Communicates effectively with providers, payors, and ancillary services to remove barriers and ensure timely care progression.
- Accurately documents case management activities, plans, and outcomes.
- Participates in performance improvement and required continuing education.
- Supports department operations by working alternate shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on‑call.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current Alabama or compact state Registered Nurse license.
- Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- AHA ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.
- Minimum one year of experience preferred.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period and tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Schedule
PRN – Day Shift, 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
EEOC Statement
North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees.
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