RN ICU Full time weekend nights

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; Mitylene (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in central Alabama seeks an ICU Registered Nurse for full-time weekend night shifts. You will supervise nursing staff on the shift, coordinate patient care, and ensure quality and continuity of care using the nursing process.

You will collaborate with physicians and clinicians, perform assessments, plan care, and implement interventions. Bachelor's degree preferred; active RN licensure and BLS required, with ACLS/PALS/NRP or TNCC as area requires.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active RN licensure required with BLS.
• Certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc.) may be required depending upon area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff on shift and during weekends/holidays.
• Coordinate nursing activities to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Apply the nursing process in assessments, planning, and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians in care planning.

Skills

Observe & assess

Teamwork

Cooperation

Communication

Customer service

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor's degree 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, Bachelor's 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, 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 15 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 Title

RN ICU Full time weekend nights RN - Weekend

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Weekend - Third Shift (United States of America)

Recognition

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.