RN - Registered Nurse - Wound Care Cert

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. You will implement and monitor patient care plans, coordinate care across disciplines, and ensure orders are carried out.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, on-site at Birmingham, AL. Qualified candidates hold an RN license in Alabama, BLS certification, and a current wound care certification.

Qualifications

• BSN or RN licensure required.
• BLS certification required or eligibility.
• Strong patient-care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Serve as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders; assess and coordinate discharge planning needs.

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Administratoin
  
• Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
  
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
  
• 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.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• Current wound care certification from a nationally recognized accrediting organization (e.g., WOCN or equivalent) required.
• Certification must be maintained in accordance with the certifying body’s requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required and professional licensure at time of hire 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 your 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.