RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab - Day Shift

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking dedicated nursing professionals for the Cardiac Cath Lab at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. The role involves providing direct nursing care, monitoring patient conditions, and coordinating care with healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse with a diploma from an accredited nursing school and is required to obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Experience is preferred, as the position requires adept coordination in a fast-paced medical environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credential from the Alabama Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care as per protocols.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions.
• Coordinate all disciplines for patient care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess patient's discharge planning needs.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Patient condition monitoring

Discharge planning

Coordination of patient care

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Overview

• Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham
• Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
• Schedules Available: Day shifts only
  • 3x12's, 6 days call every 5 weeks
  • 4x10's, 8 days call every 5 weeks
  • 5x8's, 8 days call every 5 weeks
  • PRN as needed

The Cardiac Cath Lab at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham provides expert cardiac care in an outpatient setting utilizing cutting‑edge technology with three fully equipped cath labs and two non‑invasive labs. We offer a range of diagnostic and interventional procedures, including procedures like heart catheterization and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), as well as advanced imaging techniques such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS, OCT) and functional assessments (FFR/iFR).

What You Will Do

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well‑coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What You Will Need

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing and professional licensure at the time of hire required.

Additional Preferences

• 1+ year RN experience strongly preferred.