RN-Med Surg

Company: Ascension (System Office)
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

Position: RN-Med Surg

Department: 3 SOUTH TOWER MEDICAL

Schedule: Full-Time,Day

Location: St Vincent's Birmingham - Birmingham,AL

Why Join Ascension:

St. Vincent's Health System, part of Ascension, is made up of St. Vincent's Birmingham, St. Vincent's Blount, St. Vincent's East, St. Vincent's St. Clair, St. Vincent's One Nineteen Health and Wellness, and the St. Vincent's Ambulatory Healthcare Network, which includes a wide range of services, from family care to home health. Together, we provide a special brand of personalized, compassionate care that balances high touch with high tech, meeting the needs of people in more than 40 communities.

St. Vincent's Birmingham Hospital:

St. Vincent's Birmingham is located downtown, and it has over 400 beds and provides space for many physician offices. We are currently in a large renovation project to create more patient rooms and waiting areas. St. Vincent's provides care for many patients within the downtown area and surrounding communities. Known for our Birth Suites and Ortho Sports service line, St. Vincent's has a strong reputation in Birmingham as the hospital of choice for many services and the hospital is easy to get to from any location.

St. Vincent's Birmingham (Downtown)

* Largest faith-based, not for profit hospital in Birmingham.


* Currently renovating hospital rooms and waiting areas.


* Expansion of our parking decks to accommodate patients and employees.


* Free parking for our associates.


* Several satellite parking lots are available with free shuttle service to the hospital.


* Friendly family environment.


* "Where Babies are Born!"


* World renowned Andrews Sports Medicine Orthopedic Center.


* Downtown location appeals to those that love city life, just minutes from great restaurants, entertainment, historical sites and affordable housing.


* Skilled staff that care about the patients and each other.



What you will do:

As a Registered Nurse with St. Vincent's Health System-AL, you will have the opportunity to provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

* Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.


* Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.


* Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.


* Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.



What you will need:

Licenses/Certifications/Registration/ Required Credential(s):

* BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.


* Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.



Education:

* Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required



As an equal opportunity employer, St. Vincent's and all its ministries comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations. In order to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at St. Vincent's and all its ministries based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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