RN - Registered Nurse - Trauma Burn ICU - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest health system, seeks a registered nurse for the Trauma Burn ICU. You will apply the nursing process to promote health and prevent illness, guiding assessment, judgment, and care in a high-acuity setting.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care, coordinate family-centered planning, and provide compassionate support in a Level I trauma environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current RN license or eligibility in Alabama required.
• BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS and/or PALS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to care for and counsel individuals in health promotion and illness prevention.
• Guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention, and evaluation with critical thinking.
• Delegate, coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care for patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, podiatrist, and/or dentist as needed.

Skills

Nursing process

Critical thinking

Health teaching

Health counseling

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Nursing program accreditation

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $30.00 - $48.00 / hour

Shifts: full-time and part-time PM, weekends AM and PM, flexi/PRN

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

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 Highlights

The Trauma Burn Intensive Care Unit is a 28-bed intensive care unit designed to provide critical care for patients suffering traumatic injury at Alabama’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, as verified by the American College of Surgeons. Our nurses provide specialized care for these patients who are critically ill and at a higher risk for life-threatening health problems. Patients on this unit may have intra-abdominal injuries, orthopedic fractures, head, neck, or face injuries, blunt and penetrating injuries, chest trauma, pulmonary injuries, or need management of complex wounds. These types of injuries can be obtained from a variety of scenarios, such as motor vehicle collisions, falls, thermal, electrical, or chemical burns, or inhalation.

Job Description

To utilize the nursing process to care and/or counsel individuals in the promotion and maintenance of
health and the prevention of illness and injury. Using a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data
gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and
potential health problems through activities such as health teaching, health counseling and the provision
of care supportive and restorative of life and supportive of a peaceful death. To identify patient needs
using the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model. To delegate, coordinate
and manage all aspects of nursing care provided to the patient, their family and our community in a timely and cost-effective manner. To deliver patient care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all
members of the health care team and with the knowledge of a licensed physician, psychologist, podiatrist,
and/or dentist.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. 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, 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 you and your career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff