RN - Ortho Post Surgical Rehab Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
Summary
Both experienced and NEW GRADS welcomed! We have an excellent training program for New Grad nurses with 12+ weeks of hands-on training and an excellent Nurse Residency program.
Job description
Position Overview
- Department: Post-Surgical/Rehab
- Schedule: Fulltime Days; 7am - 7pm, one weekend per 4 week schedule
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
Both experienced and NEW GRADS welcomed! We have an excellent training program for New Grad nurses with 12+ weeks of hands-on training and an excellent Nurse Residency program.
What You Will Do
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
- Assesses and coordinates 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 30 days of hire (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
- Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing
- Professional licensure at time of hire
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
UAB Medicine is the academic medical center and healthcare system of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving as Alabama's largest healthcare provider and one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As part of the UAB Health System, it operates multiple hospitals including UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, and The Kirklin Clinic, providing comprehensive medical services across primary care, specialty care, and advanced tertiary care. UAB Medicine is renowned for its cutting-edge research, medical education programs, and clinical innovation, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the United States for various specialties. The institution serves as a major referral center for complex medical cases throughout the Southeast region and plays a critical role in advancing medical science through its integration of clinical care, research, and education. With a strong commitment to community health and medical excellence, UAB Medicine provides advanced treatments in areas such as cancer care, cardiovascular services, neurology, transplantation, and trauma care while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.