LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Unit - Multiple Shifts

Licensed Practical Nurse

Join our dynamic team at UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest single-site employer, as we prepare to open an 11-story, state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital in spring 2025. This position offers a unique opportunity to help restore patients' lives after injury in a nationally ranked rehabilitation hospital.

Job Description

• 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.
• Orient patients and family members to the surrounding environment, acting as a patient advocate.
• Collect patient assessment data and notify RN of potential problems.
• Evaluate patient’s response to care and report findings to RN.
• Document delivery of patient care and effectively respond to emergency situations.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, meet patients' educational needs, and serve as a role model to other members of the patient care team.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $22.90 - $37.25 per hour
• $5,000 new hire sign-on bonus (full-time and weekend shifts only)
• Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, nursing-specific wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, annual certification recognition payment, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more.

Work Schedule

UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shifts available for this unit are:

• Full-time AM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
• Full-time PM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
• Full-time weekend AM and PM
• Part-time weekend AM and PM
• Flexi/PRN

Community Overview

UAB Medicine operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service. UAB Medicine is recognized as a 6-time Magnet-designated organization and has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals in Alabama. Our supportive and inclusive culture promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.