RN PACU days full time

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

Job summary

Baptist Health's Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery, AL seeks an RN PACU for day shift, full-time. This role supervises nursing staff on shift, collaborates with physicians, and applies the nursing process to assess and plan patient care, ensuring quality and continuity.

The successful candidate holds an active RN license with BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be required by area. BSN preferred; nursing knowledge across PACU settings is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN licensure required; BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC may be required depending on area

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing personnel on shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians in planning and implementing patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process for patient assessments, care planning, and interventions.
• Ensure quality and continuity of patient care.

Skills

Observation & assessment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

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, 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 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 PACU days full time

RN - Registered Nurse

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)