Cardiac Stepdown RN — Night Shift (7 North)

UAB Medicine; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Associate Assistance Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a qualified RN for the 7 North Cardiology Stepdown and Intermediate Care Unit. The role provides direct nursing care on a 23-bed unit caring for patients after structural cardiac procedures and high-risk cardiac conditions.

You will monitor telemetry, coordinate care across disciplines, and support discharge planning. The position requires BLS within 30 days, Alabama RN licensure, and a nursing diploma.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing and required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BLS Certification

AL RN License

Discharge planning

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

EHR system

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a qualified RN for the 7 North Cardiology Stepdown and Intermediate Care Unit. The role provides direct nursing care on a 23-bed unit caring for patients after structural cardiac procedures and high-risk cardiac conditions.

You will monitor telemetry, coordinate care across disciplines, and support discharge planning. The position requires BLS within 30 days, Alabama RN licensure, and a nursing diploma.