RN - Registered Nurse - Professional Development Specialist - Center for Nursing Excellence Pro[...]

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks an advanced nursing professional to lead nursing excellence initiatives. The role aims to influence culture through education, quality, evidence-based practice, scholarly activities, regulatory affairs and research, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or related field (with Bachelor's in Nursing if Master's is in related field), have five years of related experience, and be licensed as an RN in Alabama.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field is required.
• If Master's is in a related field, a Bachelor's in Nursing is required.
• Current RN license in Alabama is required and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Advance nursing practice and influence the culture of nursing excellence.
• Engage in education, quality, evidence-based practice, and scholarly activities.
• Support regulatory affairs and research to improve patient outcomes.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $77,640 - $126,170 / year

Shifts: Full-time Days

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 Description

To accomplish the strategic goals of nursing service working as an advanced nursing professional within the Center for Nursing Excellence. To influence the culture of nursing excellence throughout the organization by engaging in education, quality, evidence-based practice, scholarly activities, regulatory affairs and research. To positively impact and advance nursing practice, quality metrics and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing or related field and five (5) years of related experience required. If Master's degree in related field, must have Bachelor's degree in Nursing. 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.