RN - Registered Nurse - Surgical Services - Procedural

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

And more

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in the pre-operative and perioperative setting. You will implement and monitor patient care plans, document patient conditions, and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth handoffs and timely preparation for procedures.

The role requires Alabama RN licensure and BLS certification, with on-site work at UAB St. Vincent's East.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 1 month of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Alabama before hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per policies and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; document conditions.
• Coordinate with disciplines for well-coordinated care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders; assist with discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Surgerical Services - Procedural area Pre-operative holding and block
• Schedule: 0530-1330, Monday - Friday
• 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

Job Description

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.

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.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

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

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, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 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.