RN - Days - McAdory, AL

Children's of Alabama; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama in Bessemer is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse for the Day Shift. The successful candidate will triage patients, assist physicians, and administer various treatments including immunizations and IV therapy.

The ideal applicant will have an Associate of Science in Nursing and must possess an AL Nursing license. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing lab work, and handling patient education on asthma and diabetes.

Work hours are 8-5 M-F, with Saturday hours from 8-12.

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Nurse AL Single State or equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to assist with traumas and clean wounds.
• Experience administering Nebulizer treatments.

Responsibilities

• Administer antibiotics and oral medications.
• Perform catheterizations and IV therapy.
• Triage patient calls for further instructions from physicians.
• Order supplies and medications.
• Assist with patient education on asthma and diabetes.

Skills

Triage patients

Administer immunizations

IV therapy

Patient education on asthma and diabetes

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Basic Life Support

Job description

In Pediatrics West - McAdory

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, 8-5 M-F 8-12 Sat.

Summary

Triage patients and assist physicians as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations, antibiotics, allergy shots and oral medications.
• Assist with traumas, clean and prepare wounds for treatment.
• Administer Nebulizer treatments for asthma patients.
• Perform catheterizations and IV therapy.
• Perform x-rays, file x-rays and perform selective lab work when ordered by physician.
• Perform audio, visual tests and tympanograms when needed.
• Triage patient calls to determine if they need to be seen or can medication be prescribed, based on doctor's approval.
• Fill out forms needed by patients for daycare, schools, college, WIC forms, etc.
• Transfer information to charts, during patient calls, phone reports, and inform the physician of report.
• Call in prescriptions for patients that have called in for advice and medication.
• Make appointments for patients to receive lab work, x-rays, and to other doctors and or specialists, outside of our practice. After appointments are made, determine whether a referral is needed. If so, forward chart to the insurance department.
• Assist doctor's assistants when necessary to prepare patient for the physician's examination.
• Make referrals and precertifications to all Health Plans.
• Assist with patient education, i.e., Asthma and Diabetes.
• Order supplies and medications.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
• Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
• Basic Life Support

Essential

• Associate of Science Nursing in Nursing

Schedule: 8-5 M-F 8-12 Sat, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days