Nursing Jobs in Robertsdale, AL

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Part Time) - 11th floor - Providence Hospital

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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and hospital policies and procedures, including those pertaining to confidentiality; demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards; provides direct patient care according to unit specific competencies; performs therapeutic procedures or assists with diagnostic procedures to include catheterization, NG insertion/lavage, dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring, trach care, and airway management; administers medications including controlled substances by all routes except IV push; responds appropriately to emergency patient situations; initiates IV therapy and NG insertion after completion of approved IV Therapy and NG insertion course; manages patients requiring mechanical ventilation; assists with any orthopedic appliances; performs skilled procedures and can state the purpose, rationale, precautions and observations related to that procedure; assists with patient/family education by reviewing and enforcing established education plan; utilizes a PC or terminal to access the Hospital Information System; assists with IV therapy within scope of practice to include, IV site rotation per policy, labels IV site and tubing per policy, and assists with medications and treatments as needed; assists with direct patient care as needed; maintains accurate and complete medical records by utilizing the correct documentation tools and procedures, assisting with the completion of MAK/MAR, and completing the flow chart including signature; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and members of the healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages; participates on committees as assigned; participates in performance improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of PDSA process as assigned; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime and call as required; related duties as required. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama. Licensure with the State of Alabama as a Licensed Practical Nurse. 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.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery Room, Children's & Women's Hospital

USA Health Mobile, AL

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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Utilizes the nursing process to assess patients, plan individualized care, identify expected outcomes, and implement and evaluate nursing interventions for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients; performs therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures as ordered; administers medications including controlled substances by all routes; administers blood and blood products; starts IV’s; demonstrates CPR according to the American Heart Association standards; responds appropriately to emergency patient situations; performs activities of daily living; performs basic life support and management of arrest situations; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning, and transferring patients and when moving equipment necessary to perform essential functions; adheres to Hospital Policies and to current Infection Control and Safety standards; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and health care team in person and via the telephone and the ability to respond to overhead pages; serves as charge nurse when assigned; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance and the ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; regular duties as required. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama . Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama . The nursing personnel of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit must maintain a TCAR or Trauma certification corresponding to their scope of practice and patient population served within 18 months of employment. The certification will be maintained by the HealthStream learning platform and made available to the Trauma Program Manager or Trauma Coordinator upon request. BLS, ACLS and PALS certification may be required per hospital policy. 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.

RN

Full-time

8 months ago

Registered Nurse I - Cath Lab - Providence

USA Health Mobile, AL

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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Practices family centered nursing according to policies and 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 the hospital policies including confidentiality; serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students; available in hospital within (30) minutes of call; The RN utilizes the Nursing process to: assess the patient; 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; starts IV's, performs venipuncture for purpose of blood tests. Obtain blood samples from arterial access devices; performs activities of daily living; performs basic life support and management of arrest situations; requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care; when performing skilled procedures, the RN can state the purpose of blood test. Obtain blood samples from arterial access devices; utilizes proper body mechanics when: moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety; moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions; provides patient and family education by planning, coordinating and delegating, as appropriate, the educational needs of each patient; education documentation complete; utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Hospital Information system; communicates effectively and appropriately customer relations skills with Physicians, patients’ family and healthcare team; maintains accurate and complete records by: utilizing the correct documentation tools and procedures; ADP complete within unit time frame; how chart complete with signature; discharge forms complete; pain assessment tool complete; MAR complete; reconciles all Omnicell discrepancies; supervising evaluation and finalizing the patient care record; transcribing physicians orders; accepting and completing all duties positively and without conflict; cooperating; helping others and improving the performance of the unit; completing all mandatory unit educational and hospital requirements; utilizing cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adults, Geriatric; assists with and prepares tray instruments and catheters using sterile technique; maintains proficiency in airway management; monitors all physiological functions for recognition of cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure, or other changes in vital signs, alerts physician and takes corrective action as needed under physician direction including administering electrical shock, emergency CPR, drugs, and other related treatments; performs Basic EKG interpretations; performs hemodynamic monitoring inclusive of arterial lines, flow directed catheters, central venous pressure, pulse oximetry; manages patients requiring mechanical ventilation and or patients with temporary and permanent cardiac pacemakers; performs emergency tracheostomy reinsertion; wears lead apron during procedures involving radiation; observes and follows radiological guidelines, precautions, and rules for safety; records and submits all patients’ charges relating to supplies, time in room and procedures performed; utilizes electronic medical records for documentation and patient charges; facilitates timeliness of procedures and schedules while communicating with physicians and staff; maintains procedure rooms including daily crash cart and defibrillator checks, stocking supplies and maintain equipment; assist with development of policies and procedures; participates in staff development programs mandatory staff meetings, education, and research projects; assist in mock codes maintains patient logs and gathers data for performance improvement and quality assurance; orients new staff and has the experience needed to be a resource for the staff; charge nurse and Board Runner as needed; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, licensure with the state of Alabama as a Registered Nurse, and ACLS certification within 6 months of employment 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.

Registered Nurse (RN) (PRN) - Emergency Department - Providence Hospital

USA Health Mobile, AL

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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Practices family centered nursing according to policies and 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 pain assessment tool, discharge forms, and MAR; supervises, evaluates and finalizes the patient care record; 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 applicable patient population(s) based on the area of clinical care to include stroke patients when necessary; 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; 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; ensures that narcotic counts is complete and accurate; participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required. Qualifications Current Alabama RN license or c urrent Multi- State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama. 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.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- Dept. of Anesthesia- Children's and Women's Hospital

USA Health Mobile, AL

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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Abides by and enforces all hospital policies and procedures, including those pertaining to confidentiality; provides anesthetic to patients undergoing operative or invasive procedures, scheduled or emergent: general anesthetic, regional anesthetic, IV block, monitored anesthesia care; provides perioperative anesthetic management for all groups and risk categories; performs preoperative anesthetic assessment, interprets data, and formulates anesthetic plan; assembles equipment and supplies for anesthetic and performs safety check of equipment; uses proper technique, titration, and administration of all anesthetic drugs including controlled substances; performs intraoperative evaluation with continuous visual and auditory monitoring of vital signs; places arterial lines, monitors and replaces fluids, blood, and blood products and other intravenous fluids deemed necessary; administers medications including controlled substances by all routes; transports patient to recovery area and gives oral/written report of intraoperative course; performs postoperative evaluation of patient; provides patient or guardian with risks, benefits, and anesthetic plan; performs emergency care outside the operative setting including starting IV’s, intubation, and airway management; places thermodilution and pulmonary artery catheters; maintains accurate and complete medical records by: completing pre-anesthesia evaluation, documenting a continuous, accurate, legible account of physiological and anesthetic status, completing Quality Management forms, and documenting postoperative evaluation notes; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; ability to respond to digital, voice, and overhead pages; available in hospital within thirty(30) minutes of call; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance and the ability to work the schedule as defined and additional hours and call as required; related duties as required. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama, completion of an accredited course in anesthesia training, licensure with the State of Alabama as a Registered Nurse and certification with the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. 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.