RN - Registered Nurse - Heart & Vascular Coordinator - Electrophysiology Lab - AM (022)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Parental leave

Job summary

UAB Medicine’s Heart & Vascular Center (HVC) seeks a skilled RN to coordinate daily operations and patient flow in a fast-paced cath/EP lab environment. This role focuses on efficient care delivery, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and ensuring optimal bed management and throughput.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and active RN licensure in Alabama, with BLS at minimum; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on the unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two years of related experience required.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. BLS from the American Heart Association is required or obtained within 30 days. ACLS and/or PALS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the center to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Act as a liaison with other healthcare team members to coordinate bed assignments.
• Provides staff supervision.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certified

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $42.25 - $60.25 / hour

Shifts: full-time AM

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

UAB Medicine’sHeart & Vascular Center (HVC)is a 48-bed unit – including open bays, private rooms, and 15 procedure labs – designed to streamline preop and recovery care for cardiac, neuro interventional, and interventional radiology patients. Patient care on this unit supports the cath (ACL) lab, electrophysiology (EP) lab, vascular interventional radiology (VIR) lab, and neuro interventional lab procedure areas. Staff in this unit conduct assessments and procedures that could include cardioversions, ablations, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), angioplasty, nephrostomy, biliary drains, thrombectomy, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE). It's a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you are constantly learning and challenging your critical assessment skills as a nurse providing clinical care to a diverse patient population. Plus, it’s a role where team members can experience instant gratification from helping make a positive outcome. Staff working in the cath lab, electrophysiology lab, and vascular interventional radiology lab procedure areas can expect to be on call 5-8 days per month, including after hours, weekends, and holidays. Staff must be able to respond within 30 minutes for emergent cases and can be given access to a room if needed. Ideal candidates have previous critical care experience, but it is not required. Additional training is provided for candidates without experience.

The HVC is a part of the Cardiovascular Institute at UAB Medicine, which is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery byU.S. News & World Reportand numerous other awards and recognitions. From high blood pressure to heart transplants and everything in between, our experts provide the full range of cardiovascular care. The UAB Cardiovascular Institute is among the largest programs of its kind in the southeast and features the most advanced technology available.

Job Description

To coordinate the daily operations of the center to ensure smooth patient flow. Acts as a liaison with other healthcare team members to coordinate bed assignments. Provides staff supervision.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two (2) years of related experience required. 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-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.