RN
- Registered Nurse
- Cardiopulmonary Critical Care Unit
- Weekends AM (613) UAB Medicine
- 3.9 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $30
- $48 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Loan forgiveness Qualifications RN License BLS Certification Full Job Description Position Overview Pay range: $30.00
- $48.
00 / hour
Shifts:
weekends
AM Schedules:
7 a.m
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 Cardio-Pulmonary Critical Care (CPCC) Unit is a 19-bed intensive care unit that provides care for patients with heart failure, cystic fibrosis (CF), and pulmonary disease, as well as patients before and after heart or lung transplantation and after cardiothoracic surgery. This unit recently received a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence, which recognizes health care organizations like UAB Medicine that provide exceptional care through positive patient outcomes and greater overall patient satisfaction. This unit also provides care for 95% of UAB Medicine's patients needing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). UAB Medicine's ECMO program started over 20 years ago and is the only one in Alabama. The program consistently receives the Gold Level Award for Excellence from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). UAB's ECMO program supports more than 100 adult patients per year, making it one of the busiest ECMO centers in the nation. Work with the Best at
UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient
- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service.
When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research. 5-time Magnet-designated organization U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama America's No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021 Level I Trauma Center NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture, which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match. 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. If job is in a free-standing emergency department (FSED) location, one (1) year of emergency or ICU nursing experience is required. 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 1.1 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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 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 only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and 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.
