PACU RN Weekend PM

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a PACU RN for Weekend PM coverage. The RN will supervise nursing staff, coordinate care on weekend shifts, and ensure quality patient outcomes through the nursing process.

Collaboration with physicians and other clinicians is essential to planning and delivering effective care. The role requires RN licensure, BLS, and related certifications as needed by area, with responsibilities extending to patient assessment, planning and intervention in the

Qualifications

• Observation and assessment of patient status, safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to resolve patient concerns and complaints.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing staff on shift, weekends and holidays.
• Utilize the nursing process for patient assessment, planning of care and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians in planning and implementing patient care.
• Perform additional duties within scope of role as assigned.

Skills

Observation

Assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Education

Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job

PACU RN Weekend PM

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, Bachelor's 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 15 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

PACU RN Weekend PM RN - Weekend

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Weekend - Third Shift (United States of America)