RN - Registered Nurse - Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program (BIRP) - Multiple Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Rehabilitation Nurse for the Brain Injury Recovery Program (BIRP) at the UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and restore function for patients with brain injuries in a 26-bed unit.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with physicians and therapists, and participation in career ladder development with certification reimbursement.

Qualifications

• RN license in Alabama or eligibility required.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS and/or PALS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process to assess and plan patient care; provide health teaching and counseling.
• Coordinate and delegate nursing care with the healthcare team to ensure safe, cost-effective care.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and other staff to deliver evidence-based rehabilitation care.

Skills

Nursing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

RN license in Alabama

Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS/PALS (if required)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $30.00 - $48.00 / hour

Shifts: Full-Time and Part-Time AM and PM, Full-Time and Part-Time Weekend AM and Weekend PM, Flexi/PRN

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

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 Brain Injury Recovery Program (BIRP) at UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center’s UAB Rehabilitation Pavilion is a 26-bed acute care unit supporting patients recovering from traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries and other neuro conditions in a focused care setting. As a rehabilitation nurse at UAB Medicine, you’ll play a critical role in helping patients restore independence and rebuild their lives after injury. You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care while receiving support through opportunities like our career ladder and certification reimbursement program. BIRP is part of a state‑of‑the‑art inpatient rehabilitation hospital designed to promote functional activity at every turn, with 78 rehabilitation beds, overhead lifts and patient repositioners in every patient room, and the most advanced technology throughout the facility. As a Rehabilitation Innovation Center, UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center is designated by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a facility leading the nation in innovative care and research. Additionally, UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center is one of only 10+ nationally designated Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Programs, which are recognized for excellence in brain injury care, rehabilitation research, and long‑term patient outcomes.

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.

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-knitted 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.