RN - Nursing Supervisor - Physical Medicine/Rehab - UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center

Company: UAB Medicine - UA Health Services Foundation (UAHS
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pmWork Location: RN - Nursing Supervisor - Physical Medicine/Rehab - Spain Rehabilitation CenterNo Weekends or HolidaysAbout UAB Medicine's Rehabilitation Team:When you become a part of our rehabilitation team, you'll be many things. You'll be a team member within a stimulating environment that's anything but routine. You'll be able to take a hands-on approach while practicing with multiple disciplines. With a career at UAB Rehabilitation Services, you'll be both challenged and rewarded daily. Located within UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center, UAB's Outpatient Therapy Services provides physical, occupational, speech therapy, and audiology services to patients of all ages. Specialty clinics include driving, aquatic therapy, burns, augmentative alternative communication, lymphedema, and more.About UAB Medicine:Located in Birmingham, UAB Medicine is one of the top academic medical centers in the United States and Alabama's largest single-site employer. In addition to providing health care services for more than 1.6 million patients annually, we are committed to educating medical professionals and advancing medical science through research. UAB Medicine is anchored by UAB Hospital, which has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, the No. 1 Best Large Employer for 2021 by Forbes magazine, and among the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, and we received a Top Ten Consumer Choice Award from National Research Corp.UAB Medicine was recognized as a Magnet-designated organization for the fifth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program - and is only the 21st hospital worldwide to receive this designation five consecutive times. UAB Medicine also was designated a Health Care Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for demonstrating leadership in LGBTQ health care and employment. We offer a competitive benefits package, 100% tuition assistance at UAB, and an exciting atmosphere for starting or growing your career.Job Summary:Responsible for scheduling, directing and implementing the daily functions for assigned clinical area to provide quality patient care and quality service to physicians. Responsible for implementation of RN-specific duties. Utilizes critical thinking abilities in evaluation of care and the triage process of patients. Displays good rapport and professionalism with all customers. Under the general direction and/or supervision of the Clinic Manager, the Nursing Supervisor shall: Support and execute all clinic operations; adhere to all applicable state, federal, and local laws pertaining to an ambulatory care center, and monitor standards as established by UAHSF to meet all applicable accreditation guidelines. The Nursing Supervisor provides professional leadership to all clinical and technical employees within their scope of responsibilityPosition Requirements:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or currently enrolled in a BSN completion program and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for minimum requirement.Preferred: 3 years supervisory/management experience is preferred.LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:Required: A current Alabama RN license is required. Current CPR certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.Preferred: ACLS certification is preferred.TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

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