RN - Registered Nurse - Acute Trauma Care Unit - PM

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Registered Nurse for its Acute Trauma Care Unit. The role involves patient care, counseling, and team collaboration within a leading medical center. The position offers competitive pay, tuition assistance, and a supportive work environment fostering career development.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required.
• Currently licensed or eligible as a Registered Nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification required, with ACLS/PALS certifications as possible requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing processes for health promotion and maintenance.
• Delegate and coordinate nursing care to patients and families.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members for patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Health Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Accredited Nursing program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Job Description - RN - Registered Nurse - Acute Trauma Care Unit - PM (UAB001JZ)

RN - Registered Nurse - Acute Trauma Care Unit - PM - ( UAB001JZ )

Description

Compensation : Pay Range: $28.38- $44.35 / hour
- Benefits available for eligible positions 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 manybenefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
UAB Medicine supportswork/life balanceand offersself-scheduling for the shifts on this unit:
- Full-Time PM: 3 12-hour shifts per week

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine : UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics inBirmingham , Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- 5-time Magnet-designated organization
- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021- Level I Trauma Center- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke CenterOur success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture, which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

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. 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.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: UAB Hospital

Job Category

Job Category

: Nursing Careers-Registered Nurse

Organization

Organization

: 709400000 Transplant & General Surgical Services