Orthopedic Surgery RN — Growth, PTO & PSLF Eligible

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine’s Highlands Orthopedic Surgery Unit in Birmingham, AL is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care and support for a variety of surgical procedures. You will apply the nursing process, coordinate with the care team, educate patients and families, and advocate for safe, cost-effective care in a fast-paced unit.

The ideal candidate holds an Alabama RN license (or eligibility), a BSN preferred, and is prepared for possible emergency/ICU experience requirements

Qualifications

• RN license in Alabama or eligible.
• BSN preferred; experience cannot substitute for education.
• If in a free-standing ED location, 1 year of emergency or ICU nursing experience may be required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS or PALS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide care and counsel for health promotion and disease prevention.
• Coordinate with the health care team to deliver timely, cost-effective care.
• Educate patients and families and support peaceful death when applicable.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS/PALS

Job description

UAB Medicine’s Highlands Orthopedic Surgery Unit in Birmingham, AL is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care and support for a variety of surgical procedures. You will apply the nursing process, coordinate with the care team, educate patients and families, and advocate for safe, cost-effective care in a fast-paced unit.

The ideal candidate holds an Alabama RN license (or eligibility), a BSN preferred, and is prepared for possible emergency/ICU experience requirements