RN Registered Nurse Post Op Med Surg FT Night Shift

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post-Op Med Surg unit at Baptist Medical Center East. This full-time night-shift role focuses on supervision and coordination of nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care across shifts.

The RN will perform assessments, plan and implement care using the nursing process, collaborate with physicians, and handle duties within the unit’s scope. BSN preferred; current RN license and BLS required, ACLS/PALS/NRP may be needed per area.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing staff on shift, including weekends and holidays, to ensure quality and continuity of patient care.
• Use the nursing process for patient assessments, planning of care, and execution of interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians in planning and implementing patient care.
• Additional duties may be assigned within the scope of the role.

Skills

Patient supervision

Team coordination

Nursing assessment

Communication

Documentation

Education

BSN preferred

Degree in Nursing required

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

Baptist Medical Center East

Job Details

Job: RN Registered Nurse Post Op Med Surg FT Night Shift RN - Registered Nurse Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Employer Recognition

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