ER RN, Alabama

Description

The registered nurse assumes principal responsibility for total care of assigned clients in the respective unit.

Essential Duties This nurse is responsible for the processes of assessment, reassessment, establishment of nursing diagnoses, formulation of the written plan of care, implementation of care, and evaluation of care

The nurse initiates health care training and education to the client / family as required while supporting and fostering the goals of Andalusia Health and the Department of Nursing

The registered nurse demonstrates awareness of ongoing needs of the unit and provides leadership and direction to other team members in maintaining optimal standards of nursing care

The position is accountable for the supervision of other licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel for assigned units

The position requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Andalusia Health on all units

The registered nurse is responsible for providing care to all of the patient population with consideration to age-specificity and diagnosis

Qualifications

Education and Experience Associate's degree: Required

Required Skills Required ability to function in stressful situations

Verbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice

Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to provide, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned units as required with leadership qualities

The position requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering client age and diagnosis with full implementation of the nursing process to include assessment/reassessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation

Required Skills Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Required Skills Licenses: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama

Required Skills BLS/CPR required within 30 days of hire date

ACLS required within 6 months of employment