Position Overview
- Bonus: Up to $20,000 may be available for full-time postions.
- Department: 7 North Cardiology
- Schedule: Shifts Available:
- Full-Time Nights, (3) Twelve Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, and (1) weekend every 4th weekend, Pattern scheduling
- Full-Time Days, (3) Twelve Hour Shifts, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, and (1) weekend every 4th weekend, Pattern scheduling
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
- Benefits for eligible positions only include: Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and More
- Job Highlights: 7 North is a 23-bed specialized cardiac stepdown unit at UAB St. Vincent’s East with 15 telemetry beds and eight intermediate care beds. We care for patients recovering from structural cardiac procedures like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), and transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR). Our team also cares for patients with certain cardiac conditions like chest pain, arrythmias, and congestive heart failure. As part of a certified team trained in responsive care, you’ll provide continuous telemetry, medication management, and skilled interventions in a supportive environment. This unit offers a rotating schedule that includes a work requirement every fourth weekend.
Job Description
Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols ofthe 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.
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND Required professional licensure at time of hire.
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.