RN – Clinic Nurse - Infectious Disease – 1917 Clinic

UAHSF; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UAHSF as an RN Clinic Nurse in the Infectious Disease department at the 1917 Clinic, the largest HIV healthcare unit in Alabama. You will provide critical care management to diverse patient populations while benefiting from a range of professional development resources and generous perks including tuition assistance and paid parental leave.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as an RN.
• Current Alabama RN license required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provision and management of patient care.
• Utilizing nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation.
• Maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Skills

Self-directed

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

BSN Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing

Job description

RN – Clinic Nurse - Infectious Disease – 1917 Clinic

• Job ID: 16855
• Functional Area: Nursing
• Position Type: Full Time
• Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years
• Location: Birmingham, AL
• Relocation Provided: No

Position Description:
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Location: 1917 Clinic

The 1917 Clinic is the largest HIV health care unit in Alabama and one of the country’s leading HIV clinics. Its mission is to address the needs of patients, their families and significant others, doctors and scientists, and the community in responding to the urgent and unique issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

The ID Nurse is responsible for provision and management of patient care in a clinical area for specific age and patient populations. The ID Nurse delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Position Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
Required: BSN Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing. A minimum of 3 years of experience as an RN.
Preferred: The Ideal candidate will have experience in a fast paced ambulatory setting, administration of chemotherapy and moderate level of familiarity with information technology such as a desk top computer

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
Current Alabama RN license required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment. ACLS and/or PALS certification may be required based upon clinic need. If required, must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Preferred: HIV/AIDS certification.

TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.