Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This role includes supervising nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The position offers full-time hours on the third shift at Prattville Baptist Hospital.

Candidates must have a nursing degree, an active RN license, and BLS certification. Additional certifications may be required based on assigned area.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• Additional certifications may be needed based on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing personnel activities.
• Utilize nursing process in patient assessments.
• Collaborate with healthcare clinicians for patient care.

Skills

Observation skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Customer complaint resolution

Education

Degree in Nursing

BSN degree preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

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 and Experience

Degree in Nursing required, BSN degree preferred.

License and Certification

Active RN licensure required, BLS required. Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc.) may be required depending on area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. Continuous need to speak with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Requires continuous visual acuity at close and distant ranges. 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.

Location

Prattville Baptist Hospital.

Job Title

Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)