RN - Charge Nurse - MICU Stepdown - Nights

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse for the MICU Stepdown Unit on the full-time night shift (7pm–7am) at UAB St. Vincent's East in Trussville, AL. You will coordinate staffing, lead the team, and ensure high-quality patient care in a critical care setting.

The role requires an Alabama RN license, BLS within 30 days of hire, and may require ACLS/PALS within 6 months depending on unit requirements. A nursing diploma/degree is required with at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Alabama.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS may be required within 6 months in some units.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program and at least 1 year of unit-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership for the assigned shift.
• Assign, direct, educate, and monitor nursing and support staff.
• Develop and distribute patient care assignments ensuring appropriate care.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient care and address issues impacting outcomes.
• Respond to patient care complaints and manage through established channels.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/ADN/BSN

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: MICU Stepdown Unit
• Schedule: Full-time Night shift -7pm-7am
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East- Trussville, Al.
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area.

• Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contribute to or perform performance evaluations of staff.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels.
• May provide input for hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.

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.
• ACLS and PALS may be reguired in some units (Step Down, ED and ICU) within 6-months of date hire or transfer.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing and professional licensure/certification required. 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required

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.