RN - Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Days

UAB Medicine; Warrior (AL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse in the MedSurg department to deliver direct patient care and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment. The role emphasizes timely assessment, documentation, and adherence to clinical policies in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, communicating patient status, and coordinating discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and protocols.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans and communicates patient condition.
• Demonstrates leadership in coordinating care across disciplines.
• Maintains compliance with licensure and BLS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Serves as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates discharge planning needs with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Nursing

RN licensure

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: 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

What You Will Do

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.

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.

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.

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.