Emergency Department RN 9A

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL is hiring an Emergency Department RN for first shift. The registered nurse will supervise nursing personnel on shift, use the nursing process for assessments, planning, and interventions, and collaborate with physicians to ensure quality patient care.

Requires nursing degree, RN licensure, and BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be required by area. Regular-full time position in the emergency department with weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Active RN licensure required; BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be required depending on area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing staff on shift, including weekends and holidays, to ensure quality patient care.
• Use the nursing process for patient assessments, care planning, and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team for care planning and implementation.
• May have additional duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Observation & assessment

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Patient care coordination

Education

Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

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

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, 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 RN 9A

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)