RN(Registered Nurse) Weekend Program 7a-7p 4T

Jackson Hospital•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on unit 4T in a weekend program, with a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week. The schedule is either Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The weekend program adds $6 per hour for the 7 a.m.–7 p.m. shift. The RN assesses assigned patients using sound judgment and critical thinking, and provides timely, comprehensive, systematic documentation. The RN plans care around specific, measurable outcomes, education, and family involvement; recognizes and intervenes immediately in crisis situations; and accurately documents interventions and responses. The RN collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to establish desired outcomes and promote continuity of care, delegates work appropriately, evaluates the team, and provides direct care. The RN maintains personal competency and performance records, attends required programs, meets ABN CEU requirements, and participates in developing and implementing the unit Specific Skills Fair. Within six months of hire, the RN must be able to function as a charge nurse on the unit. The RN supports professional standards and healthcare regulations that promote safety, quality care, and patient satisfaction, and keeps current with unit and hospital communications through available channels.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients using sound judgment and critical thinking, and document assessments in a timely, comprehensive, and systematic manner.
Plan care and document specific, measurable outcomes, education, and family involvement in the case.
Recognize crisis situations, intervene immediately, and accurately document interventions and responses.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to establish desired patient outcomes and promote continuity of care.
Delegate work appropriately to other team members, evaluate the team, and provide direct care.
Maintain competency and performance assessment information, 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.
Support professional standards and healthcare regulations that promote safety, quality patient care, and patient satisfaction.
Stay informed about unit and hospital communications through communication books, posted notices, meeting minutes, the hospital intranet, and hospital email.