Registered Nurse RN - Cardiovascular

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000
• Department: 5 WEST
• Schedule: 3 12 hours 7:00pm - 7:00am or 7:00am - 7:00pm and weekend option available
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Location: Birmingham, AL

New Grads are welcome

5 West, Cardiac Step-Down is a private 24 bed unit that specializes in cardiac care for patients who have had open heart surgery. The step-down unit treats chest pain patients, patients that have had heart caths, patients requiring cardiac drips and any other kind of patient that needs closer step-down care.

5 West, Cardiac Step-Down is a private 24 bed unit that specializes in cardiac care for patients who have had open heart surgery. The step-down unit treats chest pain patients, patients that have had heart caths, patients requiring cardiac drips and any other kind of patient that needs closer step-down care.

Responsibilities:

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.

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 OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Pay: From $27.28 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person