Registered Nurse/RN - 7N - Medical Respiratory Unit $12,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

Nurses in this unit have a 16 patient-to-nurse ratio and specialize in an interdisciplinary team approach to each patient's specific needs. The unit cares for trauma, orthopedic, and urology patients, collaborating with various medical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.
• Supervises and encourages team members, supports their contributions, and articulates expected standards of care.
• Supervises LPNs, PCAs, Ortho Techs, and other non-licensed staff.
• Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis, including physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age-related factors, and discharge planning needs.
• Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.
• Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
• Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
• Applies safety principles when performing care.
• Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan.
• Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles.
• Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.

Requirements

• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues, and with self.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date.
• BSN preferred, minimum Associates required.
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical presence onsite is essential.

Qualifications

• Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date.
• BSN preferred, minimum Associates required.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Decision-making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Stress management
• Time management
• Emergency response

Benefits

The unit values collaboration with various medical specialties and provides individualized attention to all patients who are hospitalized for illness, surgery, or testing and observation.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shifts are typically 8 hours long, Monday through Friday, with potential for weekend and holiday coverage.