RN – Registered Nurse – Acute Care Vascular and Cardiology Unit – AM Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

RN

• Registered Nurse
• Acute Care Vascular and Cardiology Unit
• AM UAB Medicine
• 3.9 Birmingham, AL Job Details $26.56
• $44.

35 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Nursing RN License PALS Certification BLS Certification Mid-level ACLS Certification Bachelor’s degree Full Job Description Description The Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Unit provides acute care to surgical patients. The nurses on this unit gain exposure to medical and surgical specialties, caring for patients with multiple diagnoses such as CEA, open and endo AAA, lower extremity bypass, arteriograms and carotid stenting. 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.

Hourly Range:

$26.56

• $44.

35 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.

Primary Location :

UAB Hospital Job Category :

Surgical Services Organization :

709400000

Transplant & General Surgical Services Employee Status :

Regular Shift :

3-12 Hour Shifts/AM