Registered Nurse (RN) Post Surgical - Nights
Company: Ascension
Location: Anniston
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
We Are Hiring: Come Join us at St. Vincent's as a Registered
Nurse on 6West. - -Position: Registered Nurse (RN)Department: 6West
- Post SurgicalLocation: St. Vincent's East - Trussville, AL
-Shift: Full Time - Night shift - 7p to 7a - Every 3rd Weekend (36
hours weekly).
**Sign on bonus opportunity up to
$10,000**Compensation/Benefits: At Ascension, we care for our
associates: the people who are the foundation of our work to
fulfill our mission. We offer a comprehensive benefit package to
include medical, dental, vision, retirement, as well as a generous
PTO/Holiday accrual. Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Basic Life
and Accidental death benefits are also included. - Associates can
take advantage of other great benefits like tuition reimbursement,
adoption assistance and much more. - -Free and easy Parking -Heart
of Care: Nurses are at the heart of the care we provide. That's
why, at Ascension, we invest in our nurses, so they can have a
positive impact on the people and communities we serve.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 is a Gastric Bypass
and Sleeve Gastrectomy. These patients are well educated on the
risks/benefits of the procedure and they are knowledgeable on the
post-operative care and goals of the bariatric surgery. These
patients -generally are seen by a nutritionist, and a diabetic
educator prior to being discharged. The length of stay for this
patient population is one-two days. This unit has an admit
/discharge nurse to assist with the activity and throughput from
the recovery room. -On 6 West, the nursing team can also provide
care to post- operative patients who had general surgeries such as
appendectomy, mastectomy, hernia repair, colonoscopy, laparoscopic
surgeries, cholecystectomy, hysteroscopy and inguinal hernia
surgery, etc. -6 West is an exceptional unit to develop your
knowledge and skills on how to care for the Post-Operative
Bariatric patient and post -operative General Surgeries.
Additionally, the nursing team utilizes critical -thinking skills
caring for these -complex patients. Multiple consultations are
sometimes ordered for the patient based on the initial diagnosis
and current medical status.The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-5. The
unit is usually full and therefore the nurses are usually able to
work their standard 36 hours per week at 3 12 hour shifts. The
uniform color is navy blue and approved Ascension t-shirts can be
worn.At this facility, we work as a team and we promote a positive
environment. What You Will Do: 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. What You Will Need: Licensure /
Certification / Registration:
- 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.
Why Join Our Team: Ascension St. Vincent's has been serving
Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 120 years. We
employ over 4,800 associates across five hospitals in addition to
outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation
centers and more. Ascension St. Vincent's is committed to providing
compassionate, personalized care for all, including our associates.
We offer a place of respect and inclusion, as well as a rich
learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth
and professional development. If you are looking to make an
immediate impact in your community, we invite you to explore a
career with Ascension St. Vincent's today. When you join Ascension,
you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country
committed to a Mission of serving others and providing
compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture,
continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings
are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use
to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly
$46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth
and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow
and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our
team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension St.
Vincent Health System is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and
Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair
and impartial consideration without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status,
genetic data, or other legally protected status.Pay
Non-Discrimination Notice: fFor further information regarding your
EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law"
poster:fPlease 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. - E-Verify Statement: This employer participates
in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the
E-Verify link below for more information.
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