RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit - CICU - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Alabama seeks a Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse to join our CICU team on nights or weekend days. You will provide direct nursing care, coordinate multi-disciplinary care, and support discharge planning in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include BLS and ACLS within specified timeframes and a state RN license. Diploma in nursing from an accredited program is required. Join a mission-driven health system with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date or transfer date.
• ACLS within 180 days of hire date or transfer date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential with Alabama Board of Nursing prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; record and communicate patient status.
• Serve as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Alabama RN License

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit - CICU
• Schedule: Multiple Shifts Available:
  
  • Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
  • Full-Time Weekend Days, 2 12-Hour Shifts, Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
• Benefits for eligible positions onlyinclude:generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at UAB St. Vincent's East comprises 12 beds where we provide specialized care for patients of all ages with complex heart and pulmonary conditions. With cutting-edge technology, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team, you'll have an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while developing advanced skills and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. 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 required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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