Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time

Fayette Medical Associates; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette Medical Associates operates a Med-Surg department focused on acute care and post-surgical patients in a rural setting. The unit emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, patient safety, and comprehensive discharge planning.

Nurses work in a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, using standardized care protocols and continuous quality improvement initiatives to promote patient independence and best outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross BLS Provider training required.
• BSN preferred, minimum Associate's required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Supervises LPNs, PCAs, US techs, and other non-licensed staff.
• Assesses patient conditions on admission and ongoing; plans education and discharge needs.
• Delivers, documents, and updates patient care; ensures accurate handoffs and PI participation.
• Delegates nursing tasks to team members based on patient needs and team capabilities.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Job description

FMC Med-Surg department is a 24 bed unit specializing in acute care and post-surgical patients using an interdisciplinary approach. Our dedicated team of nursing and ancillary staff strive to provide excellent and safe patient care. Along with our acute care and post-op patients, FMC Med-Surg is home to our Swing Bed program in which we are licensed to take up to 10 swing bed patients. In this program, multiple teams including nursing, PT/OT/ST, dietary and care management work closely together taking a holistic approach to promote patient independence and to help them achieve their greatest potential. Being a rural facility, nurses learn to critically think and become versatile in their roles. The nurse/patient ratio for this unit is 1:6.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff.

• Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient's physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs.
• Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.
• Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
• Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient's needs and the capabilities of the team members.
• Applies safety principles when performing care
• Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan.
• Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles
• Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
• Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

DCH Standards

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.