RN(Registered Nurse) Weekend Program 7p-7a 6T

Jackson Hospital•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses assigned patients’ needs using sound judgment and critical thinking, with timely, comprehensive, and systematic documentation. The RN develops plans of care with specific, measurable outcomes and includes education and family involvement. The RN recognizes crisis situations, intervenes promptly, and accurately documents interventions and responses. The RN collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to establish and achieve desired patient outcomes and promote continuity of care. The role includes delegating work appropriately, evaluating the team, and providing direct patient care. The RN maintains competency and required performance and assessment records, attends required programs, and meets ABN continuing education requirements. The RN also participates in developing and implementing the unit Specific Skills Fair and is expected to be able to function as a charge nurse on the unit within six months of hire. The RN supports professional standards and healthcare regulations that promote safety, quality care, and patient satisfaction. The RN keeps current with unit and hospital communications through resources such as communication books, posted notices, meeting minutes, the Jackson Hospital intranet, and Jackson Hospital email. This is a full-time weekend program position on the 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shift, consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week: Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday. The Weekend Program adds $8 per hour for the 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shift.

Requirements

Unrestricted Alabama or multistate RN license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients’ needs using sound judgment and critical thinking, and document assessments comprehensively, systematically, and promptly.
Develop plans of care with specific, measurable outcomes, education, and family involvement.
Recognize crisis situations, intervene immediately, and accurately document interventions and responses.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to achieve patient outcomes and promote continuity of care.
Delegate work appropriately, evaluate the team, and provide direct patient care.
Maintain competency and keep performance and competency assessment data current; attend required programs and meet ABN CEU requirements.
Participate in developing and implementing the unit Specific Skills Fair.
Develop the ability to function as a charge nurse on the unit within six months of hire.
Adhere to and support professional standards and healthcare regulations that promote safety, quality patient care, and patient satisfaction.
Maintain awareness of current unit and hospital communications through available communication channels.