Job Description
Position Overview - Department: Med Surg Stepdown - 4 South
- Schedule: Multiple Shifts Available:
- Full-Time Days, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
- Full-Time Weekend Nights, 2 12-Hour Shifts, Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
- Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
4 South is a 30-bed medical and surgical stepdown unit at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham that ca res for a wide range of patients and offers a dynamic environment for learning and developing your nursing skills . It's an ideal unit for nurses who are not ready for the intensity of an ICU but are seeking to advance their skills. We foster skill development and clinical expertise in a supportive, teaching-focused setting.
What You Will Do 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.
What You Will Need 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.
- Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 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.
Additional Preferences No additional preferences.
About UAB St. Vincent's UAB St. Vincent's, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent's name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama's best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work, Day shift