Position Overview

Bonus: Up to $20,000 may be available for full-time positions.

Department: 7 North Cardiology

Schedule: Shifts Available:

• Full-Time Nights, (3) Twelve Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, and (1) weekend every 4th weekend, Pattern scheduling
• Full-Time Days, (3) Twelve Hour Shifts, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, and (1) weekend every 4th weekend, Pattern scheduling

Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East

Benefits for eligible positions only include: Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and More

Job Highlights

7 North is a 23-bed specialized cardiac stepdown unit at UAB St. Vincent’s East with 15 telemetry beds and eight intermediate care beds. We care for patients recovering from structural cardiac procedures like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), and transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR). Our team also cares for patients with certain cardiac conditions like chest pain, arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure. As part of a certified team trained in responsive care, you’ll provide continuous telemetry, medication management, and skilled interventions in a supportive environment. This unit offers a rotating schedule that includes a work requirement every fourth weekend.

What You Will Do

• 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.

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.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

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

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.