Position Overview
Pay range: $30.00 - $48.00 / hour
Shifts: full-time and part-time AM and PM, weekends AM and PM, flexi/PRN
Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-7 a.m.
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Highlights
The Trauma Recovery Unit (TRU) is a 20-bed acute care unit that provides specialized care for a variety of trauma, orthopaedic, and general surgery patients. UAB Hospital is Alabama's first American College of Surgeons (ACS)-verified adult Level I Trauma Center. This unit is led by advanced practice providers (APPs), which means a provider is always available for our trauma patients. As part of the TRU team, you'll enjoy working with an interdisciplinary care team, providing patient- and family-centered care for optimum outcomes. Plus, this unit has been recognized for efficient discharge processes and outstanding quality metrics.
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.
Qualifications
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.
