Compensation:Pay Range: $33.45 – $49.35 / hour- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is *****’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in *****, *****. 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 *****- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021- Level I Trauma Center- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke CenterOur 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.
Description:
General Responsibilities To work with nursing leadership to direct nursing service activities in the assigned care unit for the duration of one shift and/or in the absence of the Nurse Manager. To provide professional nursing care for patients in assigned care unit. To support nursing leadership in the coordination of patient care, personnel management, physician/interdisciplinary collaboration and general administrative duties. Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Effectively manages patient care by demonstrating expert nursing skills and serving as a role model. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team and monitors the delivery of care to ensure achievement of desired patient care outcomes.
2. In collaboration with the nurse manager, supports efficient and effective daily operations including, but not limited to, staff scheduling, monitoring performance and staff interviewing/selection. Ensures efficient allocation, distribution and use of resources consistent with the delivery of safe, cost effective patient care and in alignment with budgetary guidelines. Demonstrates effective management and problem-solving skills.
3. Works to optimize and to shape the culture of the nursing practice environment by overseeing and demonstrating practices that promote shared governance, professional practice, healthy work environments and engagement in the community.
4. Conducts unit operations according to relevant knowledge of patient safety and quality standards. Provides surveillance and feedback on issues affecting patient safety and quality.
5. Serves as a change agent. Assists in championing unit based and hospital wide initiatives designed to improve patient care and operational efficiency by delivering and promoting education.
6. Demonstrates leadership skills that promote the vision, mission and values of the hospital by maintaining visibility on the nursing unit and communicating openly and effectively with all stakeholders to support the organization’s strategic imperatives and direction.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Compensation:Pay Range: $33.45 – $49.35 / hour- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is *****’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in *****, *****. 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 *****- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021- Level I Trauma Center- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke CenterOur 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.
Description:
General Responsibilities To work with nursing leadership to direct nursing service activities in the assigned care unit for the duration of one shift and/or in the absence of the Nurse Manager. To provide professional nursing care for patients in assigned care unit. To support nursing leadership in the coordination of patient care, personnel management, physician/interdisciplinary collaboration and general administrative duties. Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Effectively manages patient care by demonstrating expert nursing skills and serving as a role model. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team and monitors the delivery of care to ensure achievement of desired patient care outcomes.
2. In collaboration with the nurse manager, supports efficient and effective daily operations including, but not limited to, staff scheduling, monitoring performance and staff interviewing/selection. Ensures efficient allocation, distribution and use of resources consistent with the delivery of safe, cost effective patient care and in alignment with budgetary guidelines. Demonstrates effective management and problem-solving skills.
3. Works to optimize and to shape the culture of the nursing practice environment by overseeing and demonstrating practices that promote shared governance, professional practice, healthy work environments and engagement in the community.
4. Conducts unit operations according to relevant knowledge of patient safety and quality standards. Provides surveillance and feedback on issues affecting patient safety and quality.
5. Serves as a change agent. Assists in championing unit based and hospital wide initiatives designed to improve patient care and operational efficiency by delivering and promoting education.
6. Demonstrates leadership skills that promote the vision, mission and values of the hospital by maintaining visibility on the nursing unit and communicating openly and effectively with all stakeholders to support the organization’s strategic imperatives and direction.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
