Surgery Registered Nurse

Baptist Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care in the surgical services department at Baptist Medical Center South. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, and coordination with the care team to ensure quality and continuity of care.

The RN will supervise nursing staff on shift, collaborate with physicians, and adhere to infection control standards while supporting weekend and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing staff on shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Collaborate with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
• Utilize nursing process for assessment, planning, and interventions.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Surgery Registered Nurse# Careers## Surgery Registered NurseApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center South: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR107789Baptist 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 South**Job:**Surgery Registered NurseRN - Registered Nurse**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:Second Shift (United States of America)