RN - Assistant Nurse Manager - Highlands Acute Care for the Elderly (4 Main/ACE) - PM

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); In loco; USD 50.000 - 73.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible employer

Plus more

Descrizione del lavoro

UAB Medicine's ACE Unit at Highlands in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care on a 26-bed unit. You will work under nursing leadership to coordinate patient care during a single night shift.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree in Nursing, Alabama RN license, BLS and ACLS within six months, and PALS depending on the unit. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Competenze

• Associate's degree in Nursing required, 18 months of related experience preferred.
• Currently licensed or eligible as RN by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• BLS from AHA required or obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification required within six months from date of hire.
• PALS or comparable certification may be required within six months depending on unit.

Mansioni

• Direct nursing service activities for the duration of one shift under nursing leadership.
• Provide professional nursing care for patients in the assigned unit.
• Coordinate patient care, personnel, and physician/interdisciplinary collaboration.]
• Support administrative duties as needed.

Conoscenze

Nursing

Patient Care

BLS

ACLS

PALS

RN License (AL)

Formazione

Associate's degree in Nursing

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Overview

Pay range: $36.80 - $53.00 / hour

Shifts: full-time PM

Schedules: 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

The Acute Care for Elders Unit (ACE) or "Highlands 4 Main" is a 26-bed acute care unit located at UAB Hospital-Highlands that provides care to post-surgical and geriatric patients, as well as those transferred from the emergency department, ICU, or admitted from a physician office. The ACE Unit is the very first of its kind in Alabama and is nationally recognized for addressing the health care needs of geriatric patients. The unit utilizes an interdisciplinary care team trained in geriatrics to provide acutely ill older adults with holistic care of the highest quality. Promoting health, preventing complications, optimizing function, and preserving dignity are all important components of their mission. Opportunities for professional growth could include our geriatric scholars program and specialized certifications. UAB Hospital-Highlands combines the feel of a community hospital - including neighborhood location - with the same expertise and technology available at our flagship facility.

Job Description

To work with nursing leadership to direct nursing service activities in the assigned care unit for the duration of one shift and/or in the absence of the Nurse Manager. To provide professional nursing care for patients in assigned care unit. To support nursing leadership in the coordination of patient care, personnel management, physician/interdisciplinary collaboration and general administrative duties.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Nursing with Eighteen (18) months of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. If job is in a free-standing emergency department (FSED) location, one (1) year of experience must be emergency or ICU nursing experience. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA is required within six (6) months from date of hire to role. Depending on the unit/department, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA, or other comparable certification as appropriate for the age of patients to be treated, may be required within six (6) months from date of hire to role.

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.