Title RN - Registered Nurse- MICU Stepdown Unit

Position Overview

• Department: MICU Stepdown Unit
• Schedule
  :
  • Fulltime Nights-7pm-7am
  • Fulltime Days-7am-7pm
  • Weekend only Day Shift- 7a-7p
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East, Trussville
• Benefits for eligible positions only include:generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

New grads welcome!

Our Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), also known internally at UAB St. Vincent’s East as 5 North, is an 18-bed stepdown unit providing care for patients needing close monitoring, including patients with cardiac, respiratory, and other complex medical conditions. Our nurses work in a collaborative environment to provide high quality patient care.

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.

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.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND professional licensure at time of hire required.

No additional preferences.