RN - Registered Nurse - Palliative Care Unit (Multiple Shifts)

UAB Medicine; Alabama; On-site; USD 41,328 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alabama is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Palliative Care Unit. This role involves providing patient care, counseling, and promoting health maintenance. Candidates should have an accredited nursing degree and current RN license. Skills in critical thinking and teamwork are essential. Experience in similar roles will be advantageous. The position offers a range of shifts and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (required).
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as an RN by the Alabama Board of Nursing (required).
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the AHA (required).

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to care for individuals.
• Apply critical-thinking to guide assessment and intervention.
• Provide health teaching and counseling.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Counseling

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

RN - Registered Nurse - Palliative Care Unit (Multiple Shifts)

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Position Overview

• Pay range: $30.00 - $48.00 / hour
• Shifts: full‑time and part‑time AM and PM, weekends AM and PM, flexi/PRN
• Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-7 a.m.
• Benefits: 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, and more.

Job Description

Utilize the nursing process to care for and counsel individuals in the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention of illness and injury. Apply a systematic critical‑thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems. Provide health teaching and counseling, supportive and restorative care, and support for a peaceful death. Identify patient needs using the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model; delegate, coordinate, and manage all aspects of nursing care for patients, families, and the community in a timely, cost‑effective manner. Deliver patient care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all members of the health care team, including licensed physicians, psychologists, podiatrists, and dentists.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (required); Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• 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) (required); obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA (may be required depending on unit).
• Work experience does not substitute for required education.

Job Details

Primary Location: UAB Hospital
Job Category: Nursing Careers-Registered Nurse
Organization: 705700000 Medical Nursing
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Entry Level
Shift: Weekends PM

Salary & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 - $48.00 / hour
• Full‑time and part‑time shifts available
• Benefit package includes educational assistance, paid time off, wellness programs, parental leave, and eligibility for PSLF.