UAB000WM - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Compensation:
Pay Range: %2428.38 - %2446.17 / hour
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, nursing-specific wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, annual certification recognition payment, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our manybenefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Unit Details:
The Unit for Neuroscience Nursing is a 20-bed acute care unit that provides comprehensive treatment plans and advanced post-surgical care for patients with neurological and spine disorders like epilepsy and glioblastomas. This unit also treats Neuro patients undergoing ketamine infusion therapy and those who have an externalized shunt or lumbar drain. Nurses on this unit have a unique opportunity to participate in a team nursing care model that partners each nurse with one patient care technician (PCT), which allows nurses to practice at the top of their scope and provide the highest quality of care and overall patient experience. UAB Neurology and Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 50 programs of its kind nationally by U.S. News & World Report, which also has ranked UABrsquo;s program as No. 1 in Alabama. UAB is also Alabamarsquo;s first Comprehensive Stroke Center, so as soon as patients arrive, we are prepared to deliver the latest stroke treatment. Additionally, UAB has earned The Joint Commissionrsquo;s Gold Seal of Approvalreg; for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery, demonstrating UAB Hospitalrsquo;s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commissionrsquo;s state-of-the-art standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organizationrsquo;s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Multiple Shifts Available:
UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shifts available for this unit are:
- Full-time AM: 3 12-hour shifts per week

-Part Time AM: 2 12- hour shifts per week
- Part-time weekend PM
- Flexi/PRN

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabamarsquo;s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics inBirmingham,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
- Americarsquo;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.

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. 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.