RN - Charge Nurse - MICU Stepdown - Nights

UAB Medicine; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking an RN - Charge Nurse for MICU Stepdown to lead night shifts and coordinate staffing at UAB St. Vincent's East in Trussville, AL. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, staff education, and high-quality patient care within a complex unit.

Key responsibilities include assigning and supervising nursing staff, assessing patient care needs, and ensuring adherence to clinical objectives. BLS is required within 30 days, with ACLS/PALS potentially needed within six months.

Qualifications

• RN license by the Alabama Board of Nursing is required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire date.
• ACLS and PALS may be required within 6 months in some units.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program; 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership during assigned shift.
• Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support staff; participate in evaluations.
• Assess daily patient care needs and distribute patient care assignments.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient care and address issues impacting outcomes.
• Respond to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels.
• Provide input for hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Nursing supervision

Clinical assessment

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

RN - Charge Nurse - MICU Stepdown - Nights

• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East- Trussville, Al.
• Benefits for eligible positions onlyinclude:generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

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

• Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contribute toor 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.

Qualifications

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

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, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 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.