RN Physician Practice

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an RN to provide direct, pre-operative and intraoperative nursing care under nurse managers. The role involves leading a nursing team, engaging in quality improvement, and ensuring patient-centered service. AORN familiarity is encouraged.

The position requires nursing degree and RN licensure; BLS is required and CNOR is preferred, with opportunities to contribute to patient safety and care excellence.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BLS required.
• CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, pre-operative, and intraoperative nursing care.
• Lead a team delivering nursing care and participate in quality improvement and customer service.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Effective communication

HIPAA knowledge

Prioritization

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

AORN membership encouraged

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 RN - Physician Practice shall render direct, pre-operative, and intraoperative nursing care to patients under the supervision of the Nurse Managers or other assigned leaders, as well as to serve as a leader of a team engaged in giving nursing care. This individual shall participate in quality improvement, in-services, customer service, and have a clear understanding of the principles of aseptic technique, where applicable. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Membership in AORN encouraged.

License / Certification

Valid RN license required, BLS required, CNOR preferred. Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon department assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work from broad directions and be self motivated.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, guest, and hospital personnel.
• The ability to show compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting (10%), walking (30%), standing (60%) of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and twisting. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds and pushing/pulling. 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.

Frequent noise exposure. 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. Mechanical and electrical exposure due to equipment, (i.e. phone, copier, fax machine, computer, laser and other intra-operative equipment. The potential for exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, communicable diseases and radiation exists. Involves high level of stress.

Location, Type, and Shift

Primary Location: UAB Medicine Urology Job: RN Physician Practice RN Physician Practice Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

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