1East FT Days- RN Registered Nurse

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; Mitylene (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center East in Alabama seeks an RN to supervise nursing staff on shift and ensure quality patient care. The role uses the nursing process for assessments, care planning, and interventions, with collaboration with physicians and other clinicians.

Flexibility for weekends and holidays may be required; active RN licensure with BLS is required, and ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be needed depending on unit.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC or similar may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing staff on shift and during weekends/holidays.
• Utilize the nursing process in patient assessments, planning of care, and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians in planning and implementing patient care.
• Other duties within scope of the role may be assigned.

Job description

Highlights: Summary:

The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the general supervision and coordination of activities of nursing personnel on shift, and during weekends and holidays, in order to ensure quality and continuity of patient care. This individual will utilize the nursing process in patient assessments, planning of care, and performance of care interventions. The RN will collaborate with Physicians and other healthcare clinicians in the planning and implementation of patient care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience:

Degree in Nursing required, BSN degree preferred.

License/Certification:

Active RN licensure required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to observe, assess, and record work, safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center East

Job: 1East FT Days- RN Registered Nurse RN - Registered Nurse Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

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