Emergency Observation RN - Impact Care on 3rd Shift

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, the leading healthcare system in central Alabama, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Observation Unit. The RN will supervise nursing staff on shift, including weekends and holidays, ensuring quality and continuity of patient care.

The role requires active RN licensure and completion of the nursing process for patient assessments and interventions. Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree with BSN preferred; BLS is required, and ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be necessary depending

Qualifications

• RN license required and active.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be required depending on area.
• BSN preferred; higher education preferred for specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination of nursing staff on shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Utilize the nursing process for patient assessments, planning of care, and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians to implement patient care plans.

Skills

Observation

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Record-keeping

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Degree in Nursing required

Job description

Baptist Health, the leading healthcare system in central Alabama, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Observation Unit. The RN will supervise nursing staff on shift, including weekends and holidays, ensuring quality and continuity of patient care.

The role requires active RN licensure and completion of the nursing process for patient assessments and interventions. Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree with BSN preferred; BLS is required, and ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be necessary depending