RN 1 E med/surg FT 7p

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Registered Nurse for med/surg on a full-time third shift to ensure quality patient care. The RN will supervise nursing staff, perform assessments, and coordinate care with physicians to support safe, effective treatment.

Active RN licensure and BLS are required; BSN degree preferred. The role involves collaboration with physicians, adherence to infection control, and supervision during weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must hold active RN licensure.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Experience in med/surg nursing preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing activities on shift and during weekends/holidays.
• Perform nursing assessments and plan/perform care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians.
• Ensure quality and continuity of patient care.
• Utilize nursing process in care delivery.

Skills

Observation & Assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Infection control

Patient care coordination

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:

Baptist Medical Center East

Job

RN 1 E med/surg FT 7p

RN - Registered Nurse

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)