RN - Registered Nurse - Ortho/Neuro - Post Surgical

Job DescriptionPosition Overview\n\n Bonus: Up to $20,000 may be available for full-time postions.\n Department: 5/6 South \n Schedule: Full Time Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts\n Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham \n Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more\n\n \n6 South and 5 South are a joint neuro/orthpaedic post-surgical unit at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham. This 45-bed unit provides specialized care to adults and adolescents recovering from certain orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures, including joint replacements, spinal fusions, craniotomies, and shunt placements. Nurses work as part of a care team completing neurological assessments, monitoring patients for complications, and collaborating with the rehabilitation team for early mobilization and discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition for patients.Job Description\nProvide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.\n\n Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.\n Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.\n Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.\n Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.\nQualifications\nLicensure / Certification / Registration:\n\n BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.\n Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.\n\nEducation:\n\n Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND professional licensure at time of hire required.\nWhy Work at UAB Medicine\nWe 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.\nUAB 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. UAB Medicine