RN-WEEKEND BAYLOR | 8-MEDSURG

UAB Medical West Hospital; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medical West Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized, goal-directed, patient-centered nursing care. The RN assesses patients on admission, plans, implements and evaluates care, administers medications, and documents status and progress.

Requires ADN from an accredited program, Alabama RN licensure, and BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit. The role includes supervising LPNs and techs as assigned.

Qualifications

• ADN from an accredited program is required.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) within 30 days of hire; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon admission and plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Administer medications and monitor patient status and progress.
• Supervise LPNs, Patient Care Techs and other team members as assigned.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Team supervision

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

The Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed, patient-centered nursing care. The Registered Nurse assesses patients upon admission; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; administers medications; and evaluates and documents patients status and progress. The Registered Nurse also supervises LPNs, Patient Care Techs, and other team members as assigned.

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited institution is required. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Must possess American Heart Association BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of hire. ACLS and/or PALS certification from the American Heart Association may be required depending on the nursing unit.