Registered Nurse; RN - CVICU - Providence Hospital

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms.

We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Practices family centered nursing according to policies and the Nurse Practice Act, serves as Charge Nurse when assigned. Supervises, plans, evaluates, and coordinates patient care provided by other licensed and non‑licensed staff; demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values;

adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students; utilizes the nursing process to assess patients, plan individual care, identify expected outcomes, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patients and families; performs therapeutic procedures and assists with diagnostic procedures; administers medications including controlled substances by all routes; administers blood and blood products; responds appropriately to emergency patient situations;

performs basic life support and management of arrest situations; starts IVs; performs activities of daily living; when performing skilled procedures the RN can state the purpose, rationale, precautions and observations related to that procedure; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients with or without assistance; provides patient education; utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Clinical Information System;

communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; completes pain assessment tool, discharge forms, and MAR; supervises, evaluates and finalizes the patient care record; completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; demonstrates competence in care for the applicable patient population including stroke patients when necessary;

utilizes and cares for all types of CVLs including PICC/Midlines; maintains current knowledge base of all unit policies and procedures, equipment location and supplies; organizes and directs activities to utilize resources, personnel, and materials; communicates with the Nurse Manager and Nurse Administrator regarding unit status, patient-related issues, quality management, and other events; acts as first line in problem resolution with other departments and complaints;

assists with shift duty assignments; verifies that emergency equipment is functional; ensures narcotic counts are accurate; participates in performance improvement activities; maintains electronic and paper medical records; maintains prompt attendance; works the defined schedule including overtime; performs related duties as required.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Current Alabama RN license or current Multi‑State RN License in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.