General Surgery/Trauma RN

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, based at Baptist Medical Center South, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for General Surgery/Trauma. The role focuses on supervising nursing staff on shift, coordinating patient care, and applying the nursing process across care episodes.

The RN will collaborate with physicians and clinicians to plan and implement care, ensuring quality and continuity, with duties that may expand per area needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing personnel on shift and coordinate care.
• Assess, plan, and deliver patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinicians to implement patient care plans.
• Maintain infection control standards and patient safety.

Skills

Observation and assessment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Infection control

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, 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:

General Surgery/Trauma RN RN Registered Nurse

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.