Emergency Department Expansion RN FT 7p

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to supervise nursing staff on shift, ensuring quality and continuity of patient care. The RN will apply the nursing process in assessments, planning, and interventions while collaborating with physicians and other clinicians across the care team.

This role requires current RN licensure, BLS certification, and a degree in nursing; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing personnel on shift, including weekends and 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.
• Ensure quality and continuity of patient care on unit and shift.
• Perform additional duties within scope of role as assigned.

Skills

Observe and record

Independent work

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Nursing degree

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, 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 South

Job

RN - Registered Nurse

Job Details

Shift: Third Shift (United States of America). Job Type: Regular-Full time. Emergency RN- Med Surg hold FT 7p.