Registered Nurse Med/Surg Full Time Night Shift

Baptist Health; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Prattville, AL, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Med/Surg on the Night Shift. The RN will supervise nursing staff, perform assessments, and coordinate with physicians to ensure quality patient care. A nursing degree is required with a BSN preferred; active RN licensure and BLS are necessary, with ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC depending on area.

The role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and effective communication, with duties aligned to patient needs and unit requirements.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required, BSN preferred.
• Active RN license and BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC may be required depending on area.
• Observe, assess, and document patient status; follow infection control standards.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams to plan and implement care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Infection control

Education

RN licensure active

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Job description

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 on 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

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job

Registered Nurse Med/Surg Full Time Night Shift

RN - Registered Nurse

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)