Registered Nurse
Location: , Alabama
Description: University of South Alabama is looking of Registered Nurse right now, this occupation will be placed in Alabama. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The University of South Alabama Medical Center is a regional referral center for south Alabama, southern Mississippi and the panhandle of Florida. It is also the areas’ only level I trauma center. The Univ! ersity of South Alabama Medical Center is managed by the USA HealthCare Management, LLC.
Essential Functions:
Assesses the patient, plans individualized care, identifies expected outcomes, and implements and evaluates nursing interventions for patients and families; provides direct patient care according to unit specific competencies; performs therapeutic procedures and assists with diagnostic procedures; administers medications including controlled substances by all routes; administers blood and blood products; responds to emergency patient situations; starts IV’s; performs activities of daily living; requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients and equipment; serves as Charge Nurse when assigned; demonstrates and maintains CPR; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; cares f! or the patients on Intraaortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Ventric! ular Assist Devices (VAD); performs basic EKG interpretation; performs hemodynamic monitor set-up, maintenance, monitoring and use inclusive of arterial lines, flow directed catheters, and ICP lines; manages patients being mechanically ventilated and receiving temporary/permanent cardiac pacing; initiates and titrates medications including emergency meds, vasoactive, antiarrhythmic, insulin infusion, sedation infusions, blood and blood components; uses SVO2 and camino monitors; pulls Arterial Sheaths; follows unit standards for documentation i.e. alarm limits, turning, suctioning, tubing, fluid and dressing changes; serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students; demonstrates ability to provide competent patient care to the following populations: pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric; maintains accurate and complete medical records by utilizing the correct documentation tools and procedures; adheres to current Infection Control and safety standards; commun! icates with physicians, patients, families, and health care team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance and the ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama and licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse.
Working Days and Hours:
Rotating Days and Hours
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This occupation will be opened on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 06:12:34 GMT