Charge Nurse - Registered Nurse - Adult Psych - Nights
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Charge Nurse - Registered Nurse - Adult Psych - Nights
Pinson, AL
Posted 1 day ago
About the job
UAB St. Vincent's East provides compassionate behavioral health care with a focus on stabilization and recovery. We seek a Charge Nurse to lead nursing staff, coordinate care, and uphold quality standards in our adult psych unit, supporting patients in a safe, supportive environment.
Requirements
- RN licensure in Alabama
- BLS certification within 30 days
- Diploma from nursing school
- 1 year of relevant experience
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse license
- CPR/BLS certification
- Nursing diploma
- Leadership skills
Full job description
Position Overview
Our Behavioral Health services at UAB St. Vincent's East include 80 beds for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic mental health needs. Our dedicated team-based care model provides individualized, compassionate care. We provide a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.
What You Will Do
Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Education:
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.
- Department : Behavioral Health - Adult Psych
- Schedule : Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East, Trussville
- Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
Our Behavioral Health services at UAB St. Vincent's East include 80 beds for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic mental health needs. Our dedicated team-based care model provides individualized, compassionate care. We provide a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.
What You Will Do
Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area.
- Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contribute to or perform performance evaluations of staff.
- Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
- Respond to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels.
- May provide input for hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.
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.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing and professional licensure/certification required. 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.
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.
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