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Job description
Transforming Medicine Along The Gulf Coast
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 provides 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 well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
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 the hospital policies including confidentiality
Serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students
Available in hospital within (30) minutes of call
The RN utilizes the Nursing process to: assess the patient; plan individual care; identify expected outcomes; 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
Starts IV's, performs venipuncture for purpose of blood tests.
Performs activities of daily living
Performs basic life support and management of arrest situations
Requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care
When performing skilled procedures, the RN can state the purpose of blood test.
Obtain blood samples from arterial access devices
Utilizes proper body mechanics when: moving, positioning and transferring patients without ass-stance or with assistance when needed for patient safety
Moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions
Provides patient and family education by planning, coordinating and delegating, as appropriate, the educational needs of each patient
Education documentation complete
Utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Hospital Information system
Communicates effectively and appropriate customer relations skills with Physicians, patients' family and healthcare team
Maintains accurate and complete records by: utilizing the correct documentation tools and procedures; ADP complete within unit time frame; how chart complete with signature
Discharge forms complete
Pain assessment tool complete
MAR complete; reconciles all Omnicell discrepancies
Supervising evaluation and finalizing the patient care record
Transcribing physicians orders
Accepting and completing all duties positively and without conflict
Cooperating; helping others and improving the performance of the unit
Completing all mandatory unit educational and hospital requirements
Utilizing cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adults, Geriatric; assists with and prepares tray instruments and catheters using sterile technique
Maintains proficiency in airway management
Monitors all physiological functions for recognition of cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure, or other changes in vital signs, alerts physician and takes corrective action as needed under physician direction including administering electrical shock, emergency CPR, drugs, and other related treatments
Performs Basic EKG interpretations
Performs hemodynamic monitoring inclusive of arterial lines, flow directed catheters, central venous pressure, pulse oximetry
Manages patients requiring mechanical ventilation and or patients with temporary and permanent cardiac pacemakers
Wears lead apron during procedures involving radiation
Competent in moderate sedation and reversals as needed
Observes and follows radiological guidelines, precautions, and rules for safety
Records and submits all patients' charges relating to supplies, time in room and procedures performed
Utilizes electronic medical records for documentation and patient charges
Facilitates timeliness of procedures and schedules while communicating with physicians and staff
Maintains procedure rooms including daily crash cart and defibrillator checks, stocking supplies and maintain equipment
Assist with development of policies and procedures
Participates in staff development programs mandatory staff meetings, education, and research projects
Assist in mock codes maintains patient logs and gathers data for performance improvement and quality assurance
Orients new staff and has the experience needed to be a resource for the staff
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 180 Days Required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Worksite address
mobile, AL, 36624, US
Who can apply
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