Overview
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 care according to hospital policy procedures and the 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 hospital policies including confidentiality
Serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students
Utilizes the nursing process to: assess patients; 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
Performs basic life support and management of arrest situations
Starts IVs
Performs activities of daily living
When performing skilled procedures the RN can state the purpose, rationale, precautions and observations related to that procedure
Utilizes proper body mechanics when: moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety
Moves equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions
Provides patient education by planning, coordinating and delegating, as appropriate, the educational needs of each patient
Utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Clinical Information System
Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients
Families and healthcare team in person and via telephone
Responds to overhead pages
Completes ADP within unit time frame
Completes flow chart, pain assessment tool, discharge forms, and MAR
Supervises, evaluates and finalizes the patient care record
Transcribes physician orders; completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of job
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Infant- Toddler/Preschool, School Age/ Adolescent, Reproductive Age, Post/Peri Menopausal
Utilizes and cares for all types of CVL's including PICC/Midlines
Maintains current knowledge base of all unit policies and procedures, equipment location and supplies
Ensures that charge stickers and charges for all procedures are documented in the appropriate location
Completes ACLS within 6 months of employment
Maintains ACLS certification status with 6-month window to complete course
Administers and monitors conscious sedation
Identifies, organizes and directs activities to utilize resources, personnel, and materials to meet the needs of the patient and nursing staff
Communicates with the Nurse Manager and Nurse Administrator, on an ongoing basis, regarding: changes in the unit status, patient related issues, Quality Management issues, and other events as they evolve
Acts as first line in problem resolution with other departments and any complaints
Assists with shift duty assignments
Verifies that emergency equipment is functional
Completes acuity sheet and charge nurse checkout sheet
Maintains knowledge base of all PICU Critical Care Transport policies and procedures
Maintains competency in all advanced nursing, transport procedures and skills
Utilizes the appropriate communication skills with referring hospital personnel and transport team members throughout the transport process
Participates on committees as assigned
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
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
Bachelor's Degree in nursing must be obtained within three years of employment if not already obtained Required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Upon Hire Required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular 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.
