Trauma & General Surgery RN Registered Nurse

Trauma & General Surgery RN Registered Nurse

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Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

Summary
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The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the general supervision and coordination of activities of nursing personnel on shift, and during weekends and holidays, in order to ensure quality and continuity of patient care. This individual will utilize the nursing process in patient assessments, planning of care, and performance of care interventions. The RN will collaborate with physicians and other healthcare clinicians in the planning and implementation of patient care.

This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience
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Degree in Nursing required, BSN degree preferred.

License/Certification
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Active RN licensure required, BLS required. Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc.) may be required depending on area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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• Ability to observe, assess, and record work, safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
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• Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
• Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
• Protected from weather but not necessarily from temperature changes; minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job‑related tasks.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals; occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location
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Baptist Medical Center South

Job Type
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Regular - Full time

Shift
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First Shift (United States of America)