About this role
Position Overview
• Department: Behavioral Health - Nursing Administration Intake • Schedule: Full-Time Evenings, 5 8-Hour Shifts, 3:00 pm- 11:00 pm • Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East • Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more Job Description Coordinate patient intake activities and resources.
• Evaluate severity of illness for all elective, direct and urgent admissions to determine appropriate level of patient care. • Review physician orders for clinical appropriateness / completeness and proper admission status. • Coordinate education and development of internal staff and external departments to ensure understanding of intake review and approval process. • Conduct complex clinical review for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services requests for medical necessity. Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 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.