RN - Registered Nurse - Med Surg

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

UAB Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 5 West Medical/Surgical unit on the Night Shift (7p–7a) at UAB St. Vincent's East. The 19-bed unit handles diverse medical/surgical cases.

You will provide direct nursing care, implement care plans, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and assist with discharge planning to ensure seamless patient transitions. Required are Alabama RN license, BLS within 30 days, and a Diploma in Nursing; the hospital offers generous PTO, parental leave,

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Alabama or eligibility.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program and active licensure.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct nursing care per policies and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; monitor and communicate patient condition.
• Coordinate care as primary liaison among disciplines.
• Assess discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.

Connaissances

Direct patient care

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary coordination

Clinical documentation

Formation

Diploma in Nursing

RN license

Description du poste

Position Overview

• Department: 5West Med Surg
• Schedule: Full Time Nights, 7p to 7a
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

5 West, Medical/Surgical is a 19-bed unit that cares for a variety of general medical/surgical patients. Diagnoses on 5W vary from pneumonia and COPD to CHF and diabetes. Common surgical procedures for 5 West include EGDs, lithotripsy, PEG tube placement, and cholecystectomies.

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

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.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

Education:

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

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent's

UAB St. Vincent's, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent's name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama's best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.