Title RN - Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Med Surg

Position Overview

• Department
  : 6 West Med Surg - Post Surgical
• Schedule
  :
  Multiple Shifts Available
  • Full Time Days, 7a to 7p
  • Full Time Nights, 7p to 7a
• Work Location
  : UAB St. Vincent's East, Trussville
• Benefits for eligible positions only
  : generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

6 West, Post-Operative Bariatric, is a 24-bed unit that focuses on patients who are post-operative weight loss surgery. The most common procedures that are performed on the patients are a Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND professional licensure at time of hire required.

No additional preferences.