RN PACU FT

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

Job summary

The Registered Nurse in the PACU at Baptist Medical Center East is responsible for supervising nursing staff on shift, weekends and holidays, and coordinating patient care using the nursing process.

Requirements include nursing degree, RN licensure, BLS, and preferred BSN; strong communication and teamwork; ability to manage post-anesthesia recovery care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN licensure and BLS required; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities; ability to coordinate care with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff on shift, weekends, and holidays to ensure quality patient care.
• Coordinate patient assessments, planning of care, and interventions per nursing process.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to implement care plans.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

Nursing assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)

Job description

RN PACU FT page is loaded## RN PACU FTremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Easttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR107373Baptist 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 .**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 FTRN - Registered Nurse**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)