Night Shift RN: Lead Patient Care & Collaboration

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, Prattville Baptist Hospital, is seeking an RN Registered Nurse to oversee nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality care. The role requires active RN licensure and a nursing degree with BSN preferred, and may involve weekend/holiday coverage.

The position emphasizes applying the nursing process for assessments and interventions, maintaining infection control, and functioning in a team environment within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required.
• Active RN licensure required.
• BSN preferred or higher is advantageous.
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing personnel on shift and during weekends/holidays.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure quality and continuity of patient care.
• Use the nursing process for patient assessments, planning of care, and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare clinicians on patient care planning.
• Ensure adherence to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Patient assessment

Care planning

Collaboration with physicians

Infection control

Effective communication

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Baptist Health, Prattville Baptist Hospital, is seeking an RN Registered Nurse to oversee nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality care. The role requires active RN licensure and a nursing degree with BSN preferred, and may involve weekend/holiday coverage.

The position emphasizes applying the nursing process for assessments and interventions, maintaining infection control, and functioning in a team environment within a hospital setting.