RN - Registered Nurse - TKC Infusion Clinic - AM (709)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 84,250,000 - 134,961,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced ambulatory oncology RN to provide professional care to adults with hematologic and oncologic diseases. You will apply nursing process, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, and support patients through chemotherapy and recovery.

Required: ADN with RN license in Alabama; BSN preferred; CPR; 2 years nursing experience; ACLS/PALS may be required for some positions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Two years nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional ambulatory nursing care to adults with hematologic/oncologic diseases.
• Demonstrate oncology/chemotherapy knowledge and skills.
• Coordinate activities with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Ambulatory care

Interdisciplinary coordination

CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $29.44 - $47.10 / hour

Shifts: full-time am

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 provide professional ambulatory nursing care to adult patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases. To demonstrate specialized oncology/chemotherapy knowledge and skills gained through formal education and several years of training. To deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. To coordinate activities of other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care..

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Nursing. BSN preferred. Work experience may not substitute for education requirement. Two (2) years nursing experience preferred. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment. BMTC (Bone Marrow Transplant Certification) may be acceptable for specific positions. If working in the Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is also 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, 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