RN Clinic - Registered Nurse - Urgent Care Clinic (AM)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine Urgent Care in downtown Birmingham seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care on a full-time basis. Under supervision, you will assess patients, plan and implement care, document evaluations, and collaborate with physicians and staff in a fast-paced walk-in clinic setting.

You will interview patients, perform physicals, educate patients, and respond to diverse needs across adults with non-life-threatening conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Current CPR certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• Preferred: One year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in the same specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage patient care under general supervision using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.
• Interview patients, obtain physicals and provide patient education.
• Determine initial diagnosis and document interactions and care plans.
• Interact with patients, significant others and other healthcare team members while maintaining professional standards.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical nursing

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

RN license eligible or licensed (Alabama)

Job description

Position Overview

Shifts: full-time, AM

Schedules: Monday - Sunday

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

UAB Medicine Urgent Care is an 11-room walk-in clinic located in downtown Birmingham near the main UAB Hospital campus. Our team provides care for adult patients with a variety of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, including upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, headaches, cuts or abrasions, mild orthopaedic injuries, hyperglycemia, nausea, and vomiting as well as patients needing onsite diagnostics (X-ray and lab), certain medication refills, and IV fluids. You'll have an opportunity to work collaboratively to care for a diverse patient population in an environment that fosters teamwork, skill development, and critical thinking. UAB Medicine Urgent Care is open seven days a week and offers flexible schedule options for staff.

Job Description

Under general supervision, to provide and manage patient care. To deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation including, but not limited to, interviewing, obtaining physicals, providing patient education, determining initial diagnosis and documentation. To effectively interact with patient, significant others and other healthcare team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. To respond to the unique needs of all patients.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Nursing required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment required. Preferred: One year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in the same specialty.

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.