RN Clinical Decision Unit

Job Title

RN Clinical Decision Unit FT 7p

Baptist Medical Center East, Central Alabama

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:

Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred. License:
Active RN licensure required;
Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc.) may be required depending on area assigned.

• Ability to observe, assess, 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.

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands, and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Working 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, infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, and radiation.

Regular-Full time

Third Shift (United States of America)

Baptist 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.