$22.90 - $37.25 / hour Shifts: full-time PM Schedules: 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Job Highlights The Neurology Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (NEMU) is an existing 28-bed acute care unit that will be moving to the new state-of-the-art UAB Rehabilitation Pavilion, opening in 2025.
This neuro unit provides comprehensive and specialized care for general neurology patients, as well as those with epilepsy. UAB Medicine is home to Alabama’s only Level IV Epilepsy Center, the highest designation available from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. Nurses on this unit have a unique opportunity to work with a comprehensive range of advanced technology and the latest treatments, including continuous video electroencephalograph (EEG) monitoring.
Video EEG captures and records brain activity to accurately detect and classify seizure events, which is critical for providing personalized, appropriate, and precise care for our patients. These nurses are active members of an interdisciplinary care team, working alongside neurologists, neurophysiology technologists, and other expert support staff. In addition, UAB Neurology and Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 50 programs of its kind nationally by U.
S. News & World Report, which also has ranked UAB’s program as No. 1 in Alabama.
General Responsibilities Under general supervision, to provide nursing care to patients based on the nursing process, UAB Hospital Standards of Nursing Care, and UAB Hospital policies and procedures while ensuring quality of care. To orient patients and family members to surrounding environment, acting as a patient advocate. To collect patient assessment data and notify RN of potential problems.
To evaluate patient’s response to care and report findings to RN, document delivery of patient care, effectively respond to emergency situations, demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, meet patient’s educational needs, and serve as a role model to other members of the patient care team. Key Duties & Responsibilities 1. Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor. 2.
Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues or concerns. 3. Maintains accurate patient records; e.g., charts, schedules, procedures, medication/treatment history, etc. 4. Educates patients and family members in accordance with the established plan of care. 5.
Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum
Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program or equivalent required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Why Work at UAB Medicine We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education.
We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.
S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care.
With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff
3-12 Hour Shifts/AM