Med-Surg Hold RN - Day Shift, Emergency Dept Expansion

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist Health system in central Alabama is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide supervision on shift, coordinate nursing activities, and ensure quality patient care. The RN will perform assessments, plan and implement care, and collaborate with physicians and clinicians. This role may include additional duties within the scope of nursing practice.

Qualified candidates hold active RN licensure with BLS; BSN is preferred. Flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays, is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilize the nursing process in patient assessments, planning of care, and performance of care interventions.
• 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.

Job description

The Baptist Health system in central Alabama is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide supervision on shift, coordinate nursing activities, and ensure quality patient care. The RN will perform assessments, plan and implement care, and collaborate with physicians and clinicians. This role may include additional duties within the scope of nursing practice.

Qualified candidates hold active RN licensure with BLS; BSN is preferred. Flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays, is expected.