BAPTIST HEALTH BROOKWOOD HOSPITAL

Serving the Homewood community, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility offers a full complement of services, including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services. It also is one of the largest providers of psychiatric care in the state. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission, and its bariatric program has been accredited as a  Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The Women’s Medical Center provides comprehensive women’s services through all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity care, and labor and delivery services. Additionally, the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Baptist Health Brookwood is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. 

Postition Summary

This role will enhance the patient experience by providing seamless navigation from pre-procedure scheduling and throughout the care continuum. Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and consistently manage patient care by serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Systematically and continually perform the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

• Coordinates patient care through the continuum by assisting with timely access to care, coordinating/facilitating appointments and services, and encouraging adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow up care.
• Assesses patient current and future needs, provides patient access to resources (internal and external), and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
• Provides education and information to the patient and family related to the healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles, plan of care, and available resources.
• Establishes and maintains close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care and care coordination.
• Tracks determined program metrics, and quality indicators, documents patient interactions and progression, and communicates navigation activities to physicians, care team, and leadership.
• Collaborates with clinical team to obtain or develop patient and family educational materials and resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the patient from screening to post-operative care and follow up.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, peers, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and community organizations and resources.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary planning conferences.
• Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, etc.
• Establishes and maintains professional role boundaries with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care team.
• Serves as advocate for patients and families.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.

Education/Training

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

Three (3) years’ clinical experience in acute care. Orthopedic Experience preferred. Care Management/Coordinator experience preferred.