RN - Assistant Nurse Manager - Unit for Neuroscience Nursing (UNSN) - PM (771)
RN - Assistant Nurse Manager - Unit for Neuroscience Nursing (UNSN) - PM (771)
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Minimum Requirements Associates degree in Nursing and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. If job is in a free-standing emergency department (FSED) location one (1) year of experience required must be emergency or ICU nursing experience. Licenses / Certifications / Registrations 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 thirty (30) days of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA is required within six (six (6)) months from date of hire to role. Depending on the unit/department Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA or other comparable certification as appropriate for the age of patients to be treated may be required within six (six (6)) months from date of hire to role.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $35.27 - $51.17 / hour
Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance nursing-specific wellness initiatives generous paid time off annual certification recognition payment paid parental leave Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer plus more. In addition to our manybenefits and perks UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Unit Details:
TheUnit for Neuroscience Nursingis a 20-bed acute care unit that provides comprehensive treatment plans and advanced post-surgical care for patients with neurological and spine disorders like epilepsy and glioblastomas. This unit also treats Neuro patients undergoing ketamine infusion therapy and those who have an externalized shunt or lumbar drain. Nurses on this unit have a unique opportunity to participate in a team nursing care model that partners each nurse with one patient care technician (PCT) which allows nurses to practice at the top of their scope and provide the highest quality of care and overall patient experience.UAB Neurology and Neurosurgeryis consistently ranked among the top 50 programs of its kind nationally byU.S. News & World Report which also has ranked UABs program as No. 1 in Alabama. UAB is also Alabamas firstComprehensive Stroke Center so as soon as patients arrive we are prepared to deliver the latest stroke treatment. Additionally UAB has earned The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery demonstrating UAB Hospitals dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commissions state-of-the-art standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organizations commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabamas largest single-site employer and operates over 1200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham Alabama. 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 Reports Best Hospitals #1 in Alabama
- Americas No. 1 Best Large Employer Forbes 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Comprehensive Transplant Institute Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our 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.
Job 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 organizations strategic imperatives and direction.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Hourly
