Registered Nurse RN - $15,000 Sign on Bonus

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established healthcare provider in Birmingham, where compassionate care meets advanced medical technology. As a nurse in the telemetry unit, you'll play a crucial role in monitoring and caring for patients with diverse medical needs. This position offers a dynamic work environment with multiple shifts available, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. With generous benefits, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement, you'll find a supportive community dedicated to your growth and well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Associate Assistance Program

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credential required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per established protocols.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions effectively.
• Coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Patient Education

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing school

Tools

Telemetry Equipment

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Bonus: $15,000 sign-on bonus may be available

• Department: 6 North Telemetry

• Schedule: Multiple shifts available, including weekends only and full-time days or nights

• Hospital: UAB St. Vincent's East

• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Unit Details:

6 North Telemetry is an 18-bed intermediate care unit specializing in caring for patients with a variety of diagnoses or comorbidities who may need telemetry monitoring. Nurses on this unit will develop or advance their skills to detect medical or cardiac issues, communicate with providers, and discover interventions to prevent emergent situations. Responsibilities for nurses on this unit include assessments, rhythm interpretations, lab value analyses, patient and family education, wound care, IV management, and medication administration and management. Advanced technology in the form of telemetry nursing support is enabled to help bedside staff treat patients with the highest level of care.

What You Will Do

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What You Will Need

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 Associate Professional 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 OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.