Registered Nurse Med/Surg PRN (As Needed)

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) to provide patient care on a PRN basis at Prattville Baptist Hospital. The RN will oversee nursing staff on shift, including weekends and holidays, ensuring quality and continuity of care.

The role requires using the nursing process for patient assessments, planning, and interventions, collaborating with physicians and clinicians to implement care plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Active RN licensure required; BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be required depending on area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing staff on shift, weekends and holidays.
• Use the nursing process for patient assessments, planning and performance of care interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians to plan and implement patient care.

Skills

Observation

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Infection control

Education

Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

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 upon 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/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 PRN (As Needed)

RN - Registered Nurse

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Job Type

PRN-PRN

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)