RN - Professional Development Specialist - Nursing Wellness - Days (003)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF eligible

More benefits

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a skilled RN leader to oversee the WE CARE initiative within the UAB School of Nursing, in partnership with the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will help advance nursing excellence, education, quality metrics, and patient outcomes across the organization.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Nursing (or related field) with five years of related experience, a current Alabama RN license, and a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Five (5) years of related experience required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WE CARE initiative in partnership with UAB Medicine Office of Wellness.
• Advance nursing excellence, education, quality metrics, and patient outcomes across the organization.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $70,425 - $114,440 / year

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 Description

• Under minimal supervision, this individual is responsible to the Principle Investigator for the federal award Workforce Engagement for Compassionate Advocacy, Resilience, and Empowerment (WE CARE) in the UAB School of Nursing and works closely with the UAB Nursing Partnership and UAB Medicine Office of Wellness. In partnership with UAB Medicine, serves to accomplish the strategic goals of nursing service, working as an advanced nursing professional. To influence the culture of nursing excellence throughout the organization, engages in education, quality, evidence-based practice, scholarly activities, regulatory affairs and research. To positively influence and advance nursing practices, quality metrics, and patient outcomes. This individual must be willing to support the mission of the SON and adhere to all University policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or relate field and five (5) years of related experience required.
• If Master s is in a related field, must have a bachelor s degree in Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing 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, 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 you and your career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.