RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Inpt Unit - Wknd Opt

Position Overview

• Department: 7 North Cardiology Stepdown and Intermediate Care Unit
• Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Saturday and Sunday nights)
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincents East
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more 
  Description: We are a 23-bed specialized cardiac stepdown unit. Our unit manages patients recovering from structural cardiac procedures such as TAVR (Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Replacements), LAAO (Watchman device), TCAR (Transcutaneous Carotid Artery Repair), and others. We also care for patients that have primary cardiac diagnoses such as chest pain, abnormal cardiac rhythms, and congestive heart failure demanding continuous telemetry, medication management, and skilled nursing interventions for high-risk patients. Patients on 7 North require closer monitoring and care than a general medical unit, so our patient to nurse ratio goal is lower. Staff on this unit are both BCLS and ACLS-certified, trained in Phase 1 recovery, as well as skilled in ECG interpretation enabling our team to provide the best care possible. We operate on a pattern rotation schedule that only requires you to work every fourth weekend. We are seeking detailed individuals who are team players, able to adapt to situations requiring swift actions resulting in the best care for our patients. 

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.
• 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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 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.