RN - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Multiple Shifts
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in the Emergency Department at UAB St. Vincent's St. Clair in Pell City, Alabama. The nurse follows the healthcare organization's established policies, procedures, and protocols; implements and monitors patient care plans; and monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. The role coordinates care across disciplines, carries out physician and nursing orders, and works with the healthcare team to assess and coordinate patients' discharge planning needs. The position requires a nursing diploma from an accredited school or college and professional licensure at hire. For the Freestanding Emergency Room, at least one year of critical care or emergency experience is required. Required credentials include Alabama RN licensure, BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer, and Advanced Life Support and PALS within six months of hire or transfer. American Heart Association or American Red Cross certifications are accepted.
Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing.
- Professional nursing licensure at the time of hire.
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credential from the Alabama Board of Nursing, obtained before hire or job transfer.
- BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Advanced Life Support certification within six months of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- PALS Provider certification within six months of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- For the Freestanding Emergency Room, at least one year of critical care or emergency experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
