Registered Nurse
Location: , Alabama
Description: University of South Alabama is employing Registered Nurse right now, this vacancy will be ordered in Alabama. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. The USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital is one of six freestanding hospitals in the United States dedicated specifically to the unique health care needs of children, women and infants. The USA Children’s &! Women’s Hospital is managed by the USA HealthCare Management, LLC.
Essential Functions:
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; supervises, plans, evaluates, and coordinates patient care provided by other licensed and non-licensed staff; demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards; serves as charge nurse when assigned and assists with shift duty assignments; practices family centered nursing according to policies and Nurse Practice Act; 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 required for the! care of the patient; administers medications including contro! lled substances by all routes; administers blood and blood products; responds appropriately to emergency patient situations; perform basic life support and manages arrest situations; starts IVs; performs activities of daily living; requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care; when performing skilled procedures the RN can state the purpose, rationale, precautions and observations related to the procedure; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety and moves equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions; provides patient and family education by planning, coordinating and delegating, as appropriate, the educational needs of each patient; utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Hospital Information System; communicates with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages! ; completes ADP within unit time frame; completes pain assessment tool, discharge forms, and MAR; transcribes physician orders; supervises, evaluates and finalizes the patient care record; accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict; cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit; completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; administers chemotherapy according to policy; cares for patients with Cessium Implants; administers TPA; utilizes neutropenia protocol; utilizes and cares for all types of CVL’s; performs wound care for burn patients by applying topical agents and dressings; cares for post operative donor sites; proper positioning; and applying splints and ace wraps; identifies, organizes and directs activities to utilize resources, personnel, and materials to meet the needs of the patient and nursing staff; communicates with the Nurse Manager and! Nurse Administrator on an ongoing basis regarding changes in unit stat! us, patient related issues, staffing issues, quality management issues, and other events as they evolve; acts as first line in problem resolution with other departments and any patient complaints; assists with shift duty assignments; verifies that emergency equipment is functional; participates on committees as assigned; participates in Performance Improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of ICARE; 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. Professional experience in Pediatrics or recent completion of a nursing practicum on a pediatric unit in a children's hospital is highly preferred.!
Working Days and Hours:
Rotating with weekends and holidays
7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to University of South Alabama.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:24:50 GMT