RN - Registered Nurse - Wknd Opt - ICU - Nights

UAB St. Vincent's•Clanton, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in the ICU in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The nurse implements and monitors patient care plans; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition; coordinates care among disciplines; carries out physician and nursing orders; and coordinates discharge planning with the healthcare team. This position is located at UAB St. Vincent's Chilton and follows a weekend-options-only schedule with night hours from 7:00 to 7:00. ICU experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

Hold an Associate Professional Registered Nurse credential from the Alabama Board of Nursing before the hire date or job transfer date.
Have a diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing.
Hold the required professional licensure at the time of hire.
Obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
Obtain Advanced Life Support certification within 180 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.

Nice To Haves

ICU experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Serve as the primary coordinator among disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.