RN Registered Nurse Full Time

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, Prattville Baptist Hospital, is seeking an RN Registered Nurse to oversee nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality care. The role requires active RN licensure and a nursing degree with BSN preferred, and may involve weekend/holiday coverage.

The position emphasizes applying the nursing process for assessments and interventions, maintaining infection control, and functioning in a team environment within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required.
• Active RN licensure required.
• BSN preferred or higher is advantageous.
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing personnel on shift and during weekends/holidays.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure quality and continuity of patient care.
• Use the nursing process for patient assessments, planning of care, and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare clinicians on patient care planning.
• Ensure adherence to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Patient assessment

Care planning

Collaboration with physicians

Infection control

Effective communication

Education

Nursing degree

BSN 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, 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

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job

Job: RN Registered Nurse

Full Time RN Registered Nurse

Job Type: Regular-Part time

Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

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