RN - Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Days

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse for the MedSurg unit in Birmingham on a PRN basis. The role involves direct patient care, coordinating care across disciplines, and ensuring orders are carried out in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing diploma and an Alabama RN license, with BLS certification due within the first month. Experience with discharge planning is a plus in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level nursing not required? (official diplomas listed)
• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire
• Current RN licensure by Alabama Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care following policies and protocols.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans and communicates patient condition.
• Acts as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders; coordinates discharge planning.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Diploma in Nursing

RN License

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

• Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Position Overview

• Department: 3 Main, MedSurg
• Schedule: PRN
• Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates 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.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND professional licensure at time of hire required. One year of RN experience is 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.