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
Develops a staffing schedule based on skill mix/unit needs
Performs staffing assessments and makes adjustments as needed
Assists the Nurse Manager in completing annual performance evaluations
Evaluates departmental policies and procedures on an annual basis and ensures compliance with current regulations
Collaborates with the Nurse Manager and Unit Educator in the development and implementation of educational programs and the maintenance of skills for continued employee development
Performs payroll functions as directed
Utilizes a personal computer to access the Hospital Information System
Assists the Nurse Manager in developing unit goals and objectives and implements standards of care and practice
Informs Nurse Manager of clinical, management, and personnel issues that impact patient care and require the Nurse Manager's intervention
Assists with the development and implementation of the unit's Quality Assurance Program
Assists the staff in providing continuity of care, patient teaching, and discharge planning by acting as liaison between patient, family, physicians, and social worker
Maintains clinical competency and functions as a staff nurse when needed
Functions as clinical role model and resource person for staff in dealing with difficult patient care situations
Assists manager in implementation of new services or programs
Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team in person and via telephone
Maintains accurate and complete records
Maintains Quality Management and Variance reports
Responds to digital, voice and overhead pages
Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
Cooperates and helps others and improves the performance of the unit
Completes all mandatory unit, educational, and hospital requirements
Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Participates on committees as assigned
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required
Related duties as required. 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 and 3 years professional nursing experience in the area of clinical focus Required BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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
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
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.
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