RN Weekend Night LDR

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama in Montgomery is seeking an RN Weekend Night LDR to supervise nursing staff on weekend shifts and ensure quality, continuous patient care. The RN will apply the nursing process in assessments, planning, and interventions, and work with physicians and clinicians to coordinate care.

A nursing degree is required, BSN preferred; active RN licensure and BLS are required, ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be needed depending on area.

Qualifications

• RN licensure active and current.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be required depending on unit.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred for certain areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff on weekend shifts and coordinate care.
• Apply the nursing process in patient assessments, planning, and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians to plan and implement care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Team coordination

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Nursing required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job

RN Weekend Night LDR

RN - Weekend

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, Bachelor's 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 15 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 Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Weekend - Third Shift (United States of America)