Progressive Care Unit ICU Step Down RN FT 7a

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; Presencial; USD 75 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Baptist Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (ICU Step Down) at Baptist Medical Center South. You will supervise nursing staff on shift and collaborate with physicians to ensure continuous, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include using the nursing process for assessment, planning and interventions, with duties expanding on weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualificações

• RN licensure required.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in ICU or step-down units preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee nursing personnel on shift, weekends and holidays to ensure quality patient care.
• Coordinate with physicians and clinicians in planning and delivering care.
• Apply nursing process in patient assessments, planning and interventions.

Conhecimentos

Observation & assessment

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication skills

Infection control

Formação académica

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

Progressive Care Unit ICU Step Down RN FT 7a RN - Registered Nurse

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Recognition

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