Emergency Department Expansion RN FT 7a

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health is seeking an Emergency Department Expansion RN on a full-time basis. The RN will supervise nursing staff on shift, including weekends and holidays, ensuring quality patient care.

Collaboration with physicians and clinicians is required to plan and implement care and to maintain safety and service continuity. Required is a nursing degree with active RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC certifications may be needed depending on the department.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required.
• Active RN licensure required; BLS required.
• BSN degree preferred depending on area.
• Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc) may be required.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate nursing activities on shift, including weekends/holidays.
• Use nursing process for patient assessments, planning and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinicians for patient care planning.
• Ensure quality and continuity of patient care and safety.

Connaissances

Observation & assessment

Teamwork & collaboration

Effective communication

Customer/hospitality focus

Safety & infection control

Adaptability & multi-tasking

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Registered Nurse licensure

Description du poste

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

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 on area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to observe, assesses, 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 South

Job

Emergency Department Expansion RN FT 7a RN - Registered Nurse

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

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