Registered Nurse/RN - 6SE - Pulmonary Unit - $12,000 Sign-On Bonus

DCH Health Care Authority•Tuscaloosa, AL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Pulmonary Unit is a 36-bed telemetry unit focused on diagnosing and treating a wide range of patients with respiratory disorders. Nurses on this unit have a 1:6 patient ratio and are dedicated to delivering high-quality, specialized care for patients and their families suffering from various lung diseases or injuries. The unit fosters collaborative relationships with departments such as respiratory therapy, physical therapy, care management, and pharmacy. This specialty requires a strong foundation in general medicine and expertise in respiratory skills.

Requirements

Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.
Minimum Associates degree required.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS.
Required within 6 months of start date: Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS.
Required within 6 months of start date: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Required within 6 months of start date: Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
Required within 6 months of start date: Perioperative: ACLS.
Required within 6 months of start date: PACU –PALS; ACLS.
Required within 6 months of start date: Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).
Required within 6 months of start date: Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring.
Required within 6 months of start date: Mother Baby Unit – NRP.
Required within 6 months of start date: Pediatrics – PALS.
Required within 6 months of start date: Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS.
Required within 6 months of start date: Dialysis: ACLS.
For International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start.
For International RNs: Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date.
For International RNs: Minimum Associates degree required.
For International RNs: Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.
Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions.
Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff.
Assesses the condition of each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis, including physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age-related factors, and discharge planning needs.
Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.
Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
Applies safety principles when performing care.
Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in the care plan.
Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit-based huddles.
Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
Performs initial and annual competency per job class.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Adheres to the DCH Behavioral Standards, including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues, and oneself.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors, and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
Adheres to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
Performs all other duties as assigned.