Surgical & Trauma RN — Lead Patient Care (Day Shift)

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, based at Baptist Medical Center South, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for General Surgery/Trauma. The role focuses on supervising nursing staff on shift, coordinating patient care, and applying the nursing process across care episodes.

The RN will collaborate with physicians and clinicians to plan and implement care, ensuring quality and continuity, with duties that may expand per area needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing personnel on shift and coordinate care.
• Assess, plan, and deliver patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinicians to implement patient care plans.
• Maintain infection control standards and patient safety.

Skills

Observation and assessment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Infection control

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Baptist Health, based at Baptist Medical Center South, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for General Surgery/Trauma. The role focuses on supervising nursing staff on shift, coordinating patient care, and applying the nursing process across care episodes.

The RN will collaborate with physicians and clinicians to plan and implement care, ensuring quality and continuity, with duties that may expand per area needs.