RN Medical/Surgical Unit

Medctrbarbour; Eufaula (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Medctrbarbour is seeking an RN Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the supervision of the Unit Director/Charge Nurse. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, coordination with LPNs and PCAs, and application of the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved nursing program and an active Alabama nursing license with BLS certification; ACLS is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Alabama nursing license.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients assigned under supervision of Unit Director/Charge Nurse.
• Instruct LPNs and PCAs in patient care.
• Demonstrates the six steps of the Nursing Process: assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate care in swingbed areas based on patient needs.

Skills

Nursing Process

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

The RN Staff nurse, under the supervision of the Unit Director/Charge Nurse is responsible for the nursing care of patients assigned to him/her and directs others in patient care. Delivers care based on patient needs appropriate for the patient. Demonstrates an interest in patient centered approach to total nursing care. Instructs LPN's and PCA;s. Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital personnel. Utilizes the six steps of Nursing Process which includes: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Identification of patient outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation. When working swingbed area, be able to coordinate care based on patient needs.

Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Licenses/Certificates: Current Alabama License. Current BLS certification. ACLS preferred but not required.