Registered Nurse; RN; PRN- 11th floor - Providence Hospital

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms.

We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

• Practices family centered nursing according to policies and Nurse Practice Act; serves as Charge Nurse when assigned; supervises, plans, evaluates, and coordinates patient care provided by other licensed and non-licensed staff; demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards; 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; serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students; utilizes the nursing process to assess patients, plan individual care, identify expected outcomes, and 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 controlled substances by all routes; administers blood and blood products; responds appropriately to emergency patient situations; performs basic life support and management of arrest situations; starts IVs; performs activities of daily living; when performing skilled procedures, states the purpose, rationale, precautions, and observations related to that procedure.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients; moves equipment necessary to perform essential functions; provides patient education by planning, coordinating and delegating, as appropriate, the educational needs of each patient.
• Utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Clinical Information System; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages; completes ADP within unit time frame; completes flow chart, pain assessment tool, discharge forms, and MAR; supervises, evaluates and finalizes the patient care record; transcribes physician orders;
  
  completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; demonstrates ability to provide competent patient care to Neonate, Infant-Toddler/Preschool, School Age/Adolescent, Reproductive Age, Post/Peri Menopausal populations; utilizes and cares for all types of CVL’s including PICC/Midlines; serves as PICC Line Team Member; provides on-call support to unit when Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team has been dispatched.
• Maintains current knowledge of unit policies and procedures, equipment locations and supplies; ensures that charge stickers and charges for all procedures are documented in the appropriate location; completes PALS and ACLS within one year of employment; maintains PALS and ACLS certification status with a 6-month window to complete course; administers and monitors conscious sedation; identifies, organizes and directs activities to utilize resources, personnel, and materials to meet patient and nursing staff needs.
• Communicates with the Nurse Manager and Nurse Administrator about changes in unit status, patient-related issues, Quality Management issues, and other evolving events; acts as first line in problem resolution with other departments and any complaints; assists with shift duty assignments; verifies emergency equipment is functional; ensures narcotic counts and stock drug counts are completed by end of shift; completes acuity sheet and charge nurse checkout sheet;
  
  maintains knowledge of PICU Critical Care Transport policies and procedures; maintains competency in advanced nursing and transport procedures and skills; uses appropriate communication with referring hospital personnel and transport team throughout the transport process; participates on committees and in Performance Improvement activities; accesses and maintains electronic and paper medical records; maintains regular and prompt attendance; performs related duties as required.

Current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama.

Note:

USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama.