- Sign-on bonus: Up to $15000.00
- Department: Cardiac Stepdown
- Schedule: Nights; 3, 12-hour shifts, 7pm - 7am, every 4th weekend
- Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's East - Trussville
- Location: Birmingham, AL
St. Vincent’s East is a 362-bed hospital located just 15 minutes from downtown Birmingham, situated between Irondale and Trussville, AL. It is the second-largest Ascension hospital in the Birmingham area.
6North, the Cardiac Stepdown unit, is a private 18-bed unit specializing in cardiac care. Here, you will care for pre- and post-Cath patients, as well as those with congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and pacemakers.
Company Description
Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization focused on innovation and compassionate care delivery. With a commitment to serving vulnerable populations, Ascension operates over 2,600 care sites across 21 states. The organization provides a wide range of services, including hospital care, senior living facilities, physician practice management, and more.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Stepdown unit at Ascension in Birmingham, AL. The role involves providing direct patient care, monitoring patients' conditions, administering medications, collaborating with healthcare teams, and educating patients and their families on treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse license in Alabama
- Experience in cardiac care or stepdown units
- Ability to monitor and assess patients' conditions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Time management and critical thinking skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree