Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg - Nights
Company: Ascension
Location: Oxford
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
We Are Hiring: Come Join us at St. Vincent's as a Registered
Nurse on 6East. - -Position: Registered Nurse (RN)Department: 6East
Med SurgLocation: St. Vincent's East - Trussville, AL -Shift: Full
Time - Night shift - 7p to 7a - Every 3rd Weekend.
**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 East,
Medical-Surgical, is a 23 bed unit that focuses on patients who
-have medical diagnosis such as hypoglycemia/ hyperglycemia,
hypotension/ hypertension, cardiovascular -diseases, confusion,
pneumonia, diverticulitis, COPD, stroke and respiratory illness.
These patients -generally have several consulting physicians
involved in their care which afford the nursing team the
opportunity to be involved in a team approach to carry out the plan
of care for the patient.On 6 East, 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 East is an exceptional unit to develop
your knowledge and skills on how to care for the Medical-Surgical
patient with multiple diagnoses and co-morbidities. Additionally,
the nursing team utilizes critical -thinking skills caring for
these -complex patients as 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 do 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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