RN - Registered Nurse - Acute Care MedSurg - PM Part-Time (903)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF program eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a part-time PM Nurse (RN) to join Highlands 5 North, a 24-bed Acute Care MedSurg unit. You will apply the nursing process to promote health, prevent illness, and provide compassionate care in collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, Alabama RN licensure, and BLS certification, with ACLS/PALS possibly required by unit. Benefits, PTO, and loan programs are highlighted for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Alabama.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced certifications (ACLS and/or PALS) may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, care managers and social workers.
• Delegate and manage all aspects of nursing care for patients and families.

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $30.00 - $48.00 / hour

Shifts: part-time PM

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

The Acute Care MedSurg Unit, known as Highlands 5 North, is a 24-bed acute care unit focused on providing care to medical patients as well as surgical overflow patients, including orthopedic and general surgery patients. This unit offers new and experienced nurses a great opportunity to strengthen clinical skills and build confidence. You'll have an opportunity to work as part of our interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, pharmacists, care managers, social workers, nutritionists, and chaplains to provide the highest quality care in an environment that fosters teamwork, positivity, and mentorship. UAB Hospital Medicine, or Hospitalist, was the first hospital medicine program in the state of Alabama and one of the first in the Southeast. They provide care for the largest population of patients discharged from UAB Medicine.

Job Description

To utilize the nursing process to care and/or counsel individuals in the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention of illness and injury. Using a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive and restorative of life and supportive of a peaceful death. To identify patient needs using the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model. To delegate, coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care provided to the patient, their family and our community in a timely and cost-effective manner. To deliver patient care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all members of the health care team and with the knowledge of a licensed physician, psychologist, podiatrist, and/or dentist.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. If job is in a free-standing emergency department (FSED) location, one (1) year of emergency or ICU nursing experience is required. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be 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.