Surgery Registered Nurse

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Surgery Registered Nurse to oversee nursing staff on shift and weekends, ensuring quality patient care in the surgical unit. The RN will apply the nursing process for assessments, planning, and interventions while collaborating with physicians to support optimal outcomes.

Qualifications include an active RN license, BSN preferred, and BLS certification; ACLS/PALS may be required by unit. This is a full-time, onsite Third Shift position in Montgomery, AL.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN licensure in the United States.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing personnel on shift and coordinate care.
• Conduct patient assessments and plan care using nursing process.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams in surgical units.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards for patients and staff.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Infection control

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

BLS certification

Job description

Surgery Registered Nurse# Careers## Surgery Registered NurseApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center South: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR107788Baptist 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**:Third Shift (United States of America)