RN Registered Nurse Full Time Med/Surg

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama in Prattville is seeking a Registered Nurse to supervise nursing staff on Med/Surg, coordinating care on shift, weekends and holidays to ensure quality and continuity of patient care. The RN will apply the nursing process in assessments, planning and interventions and will collaborate with physicians and other clinicians.

Education: Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff on Med/Surg across shifts, weekends and holidays to ensure quality and continuity of patient care.
• Apply the nursing process in patient assessments, planning and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians in planning and delivering patient care.

Skills

Observation & assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Highlights

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.

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, assess, 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. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Requires 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

RN Registered Nurse Full Time Med/Surg

RN - Registered Nurse

009 - LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, 1301 - RN - Weekend

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)