Overview Job Summary Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition. Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed. Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services. Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs. Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items. Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently. Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care. Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession. Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification
POSITION DESCRIPTION Performance Improvement & Staff Development Coordinator BASIC FUNCTION Responsible for ensuring affective Performance Improvement and Staff Training Programs are developed and implemented. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Stay abreast of current Performance Improvement concepts. 2. Coordinate Performance Improvement {PI} Committee meetings. 3. Provide data on staff performance as directed by Committee and/or Administrators. 4. Assist the PI Project Committees with their functions. 5. Train staff on concepts, procedures, and philosophies of PI. 6. Ensure data is collected and current on all PI projects and systems included in the PI Plan. 7. Have data and status of PI Project Committees posted in public areas on storyboards. 8. Develop an annual Staff Development [In-service] schedule. 9. Ensure staff is assigned & understand expectations of the content of their scheduled In-services. 10. Ensure that the In-service schedule is implemented. 11. Ensure that records of all In-service training are maintained and that they are complete. 12. Develop curriculum guides for all topics scheduled for presentations. 13. Develop curriculums and implement “training the trainers” courses to ensure that hands-on training is done by all presenters to the fullest extent possible. 14. Responsible for ensuring all new employees receive both Phase I and Phase II orientation. 15. Ensure that Orientation sessions are conducted as needed and records kept. 16. Ensure that the Orientation includes all mandated topics required of regulatory agencies and meet those agency timelines for the training. 17. Ensure all staff, all shifts, receive the mandated training. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS 1. Be knowledgeable of current Performance Improvement concepts. 2. Be knowledgeable of current regulatory requirements for staff training. 3. Keeps records related to PI and Inservices & ensure that the records are complete and contain all information required. 4. Serve and coordinate all PI Project Committees. 5. Serve on other facility committees as directed by Administrators. 6. Keep a calendar posted of current training opportunities and other functions at facility. EXPOSURE RISK At minimum risk of exposure to blood and body fluids. SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Reports to the Administrator or Administrator’s designee. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Has no direct supervision responsibility of any other staff. QUALIFICATIONS · EDUCATION: As a minimum, a high school education. A college degree is preferred. · EXPERIENCE: At least 1-year experience in a position that required organizational skills with evidence of successful organization and coordination abilities. Experience in Developmental Disabilities is preferred. On-the-job training provided as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently throughout the workday. 2. Subject to frequent interruptions. 3. Attends ongoing educational experiences pertaining to the position and/or required for licensure/certification of the professional degree to keep current with trends in the field. 4. May be subject to infectious diseases, waste, conditions, etc., including the potential exposure to AIDS and HEPATITIS B viruses. 5. Works beyond normal 8-5 working hours, weekends, holidays, other positions and various shifts as needed. 6. Subject to falls, cuts, bruises, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the working day. 7. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc. 8. Generally will work in an air-conditioned, heated and ventilated building and may work outdoors SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 1. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner. 2. Must role-model professional behavior by performing and/or assisting other staff, supervisors, peers, consultants and direct support staff in an effective, cooperative manner. 3. Must be of good moral character. 4. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with all residents, co-workers, families, visitors, and volunteers. 5. Must treat everyone with dignity and respect at all times. 5. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. 6. Must have the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel and be willing to manage persons of various maturity and cognitive abilities. 7. Must have personal integrity, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with others. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : (With or without the aid of mechanical devices) 1. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. 2. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner. 3. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. 4. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable those senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met. 5. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. 6. May be required to lift, push, and pull.
The L&D RN is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for the professional nursing care of all assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and within the scope of the current Nurse Practice Act. The RN is responsible for maintaining the patient's medical record, paper and/or electronic, the proper documentation of nursing observation and actions taken. The RN plans, delegates, and coordinates the nursing care provided to the patient. Utilizing the nursing process and using evidenced-based practice, the RN is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, maintaining the patient's dignity and privacy at all times. This position requires a sound knowledge of all aspects of nursing care for the obstetrical patient, antepartum to postpartum including peri-operative and/or postoperative period. Job Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a registered nurse by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age and type of patient population served Participation in continuing educational programs on obstetrical nursing Current Basic Life Support Certification (CPR) Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) Chain of Command L&D Surgical Tech L&D RN L&D Charge Nurse Labor & Delivery Unit Nurse Manager House Manager Chief Nursing Officer The L&D RN manages the L&D surgical tech, nurses' aides, nursing techs, or ward clerks that may be working in the unit. Physical Demands Occasionally = 1 - 33% of the workday Frequently = 34 - 66% of the workday Continuously = 67 - 100% of the workday Standing or Walking - Continuously - The RN may be on her/his feet the majority of the day to perform direct and in-direct patient care. Sitting - Frequently - The RN is required to sit at various desks for documentation via paper or electronically via computer or other tasks such as in-services. Bending - Frequently - Bending is required in most job activities in patient care. The RN should be able to maneuver in small areas, such as around the birthing bed and fetal monitor, or during a delivery or c/section. Climbing/Reaching - Occasionally - The RN should be able to climb a foot stool or small ladder when stocking supplies as well as reaching for supplies. The RN should be able to stand on foot stool at the patient's bedside if needed. Push/Pull - Frequently - The RN may perform push/pull motions when transporting patients and/or moving equipment on various surfaces. Handling/Lifting 0-24 lbs - frequently 25-100 lbs - occasionally The employee may be required to help lift and/or handle objects from 1 - 300 lbs. Assistance in moving patients and use of the pull/push activity is done frequently. For heavier activities, staff should always seek assistance and use ergonomic training. Manual Dexterity Hands Simple grasp - continuously Firm grasp - frequently Fine manipulation - frequently Feet Standing and/or walking - continuously or frequently Fine and gross motor skills are used in venous punctures, sterile vaginal exams, handling surgical instruments, information entry on computers, and adjustments on equipment and/or pumps. Foot controls are used with some equipment. Speaking/Hearing - Continuously Speaking - ability to communicate with patients, co-workers, physicians, and/or visitors Hearing - must have functional with or without correction Seeing - must have functional with or without correction Patient Population The Labor and Delivery department is available for any female patient of child-bearing age, who is determined by the physician to have a condition associated with pregnancy which requires close monitoring/observation. The nurse may provide nursing care to patients from newborn to adult. Mental and Emotional Demands/Requirements The L&D RN must be able to: Manage stress appropriately Make decisions under pressure Manage anger, fear, and hostility appropriately Handle multiple priorities Work independently, concentration and memory to detail. Principal Accountabilities Provides professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process to all patients all age groups in order to assure high quality nursing care. Documents appropriately on the patient's medical record, paper or electronically to reflect established standards of care, policies, procedures, and/or protocols. Completes documentation in a timely manner. Keeps minor nursing documentation deficiencies found during chart review below 25 per year. Practices effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal Works with others on duty including but not limited to physicians, surgical techs, and ancillary departments, and fellow RNs as a team to provide optimal care for the patient. Knowledge of & adheres to policies of the unit, department, & facility Maintains a professional appearance adhering to the dress code. Maintains professional behavior at all times. Demonstrates leadership abilities by effectively controlling patient care activities within the unit. Has read and has knowledge of Employee handbook and other HR policies including attendance and tardiness Notifies appropriate ancillary services when needed: Social Services - teen pregnancies, + drug screens, adoptions, social problems Infection Control - contagious diseases, + HIV, significant febrile pts or culture results House Manager - transfers, c/sections, administration of blood Stays current with hospital, nursing, and unit required certifications and in-services. Attends unit meetings and all mandatory in-services. Maintains a level of supplies, equipment, and medication to meet the daily and emergency needs of patients (birthing rooms, recovery, and c/sect). Fetal Monitoring Responds appropriately to all maternal and/or fetal complications/emergencies initiating extra-uterine resuscitation when indicated. Reads all posted material which includes current evidenced-based obstetrical and nursing practice including "Strips of the Month" Competent to accurately read and interpret monitor data including interpretation of uterine contractions, internal & external, fetal heart rate interpretation, internal & external using NICHD definitions and nomenclature. Describes fetal monitoring strips to the physician accurately when physician is not present in the unit. Able to interpret NSTs, CSTs, OCTs Completes an annual Fetal Monitoring Course provided by the hospital by deadline assigned. Demonstrates correct application of internal scalp electrodes. Knowledge of when ISE is needed and/or contraindicated. C/Sections and Post-Anesthesia Recovery Completes the "Time Out" prior to any invasive procedure including c/sections. Anticipates and meets the needs of the surgical team during c/sections. Initiates, maintains, and documents all sponge, needle, and instrument counts during vaginal or c/section deliveries. Identifies, labels, and transports specimens to the laboratory per policy & physician order. Ensures that birthing rooms, c/section rooms, and recovery rooms are ready for a patient at all times. Assists the anesthesiologist or CRNA as needed during intubation and the patient's emergence from anesthesia. Demonstrates competency with aseptic and sterile technique and enforces strict standards of asepsis. Coordinates the care of the patient in the OR including delegation of specific duties such as scrub tech, infant care RN, and 2nd RN circulator if needed. Supervises the work of the surgical tech in the OR; is familiar with the surgical techs' job description, responsibilities, and role in the OR, reporting any variances. Documents all pertinent patient information and data in the medical record. Maintains c/section circulation competency by circulating at least 12 c/sect/yr. Understanding of the Danner score (Aldrete) with documentation complete. Appropriately manages acute pain of the immediate post-op period. Appropriately manages recovery from regional anesthesia- assessing movement of extremities and spinal levels via dermatome chart. Demonstrates accurate assessment of the patient's post-op cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological status including hemodynamic stability, airway management, and mental status evaluation. Appropriately manages the post-anesthesia patient according to discharge criteria. Maintains competency of post-anesthesia recovery by recovering at least 6 patients per year.
Job Summary: The Postpartum/Pediatric RN is responsible for the professional nursing care of all assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and within the scope of the current Nurse Practice Act. The RN is responsible for maintaining the patient's medical record, paper and/or electronic, the proper documentation of nursing observation and actions taken. The RN plans, delegates, and coordinates the nursing care provided to the patient. Utilizing the nursing process and using evidenced-based practice, the RN is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, maintaining the patient's dignity and privacy at all times. This position requires a sound knowledge of all aspects of nursing care including the antepartum postpartum, and pediatric patients. Job Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a registered nurse by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age and type of patient population served Proficient oral, computer, and written communication skills. Proficient interpersonal skills. Current Basic Life Support Certification (CPR) Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Overview Job Summary Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition. Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed. Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services. Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs. Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items. Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently. Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care. Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession. Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification
Posting Date 04/15/2026 241 Robert K Wilson Drive, Carrollton, Alabama, 35447-3247, United States of America DaVita is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our outpatient dialysis team. In this role, you'll provide life-saving care to patients with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney conditions. No dialysis experience required—just a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. . Responsibilities: Deliver direct patient care in an outpatient dialysis setting Monitor patients, manage treatment plans, and respond to health changes Collaborate with a supportive clinical team, including Patient Care Technicians Educate patients and families on kidney health and treatment options Float to nearby clinics as needed; flexible schedule required What to Expect: Fast-paced, hands-on environment Long-term patient relationships Broad nursing skill application with medically complex patients Paid training provided Schedule: Flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Training may occur at a clinic other than your home location Qualifications: RN license in the state of practice ADN required; BSN preferred Basic computer proficiency Reliable transportation for potential floating Preferred (Not Required): Experience in ICU, CCU, ER, or Med Surg CNN/CDN certification Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match Paid time off and PTO cash-out Family support: EAP, Headspace, parental leave, backup child/elder care Career growth and tuition support Join DaVita and help patients live better, healthier lives. Apply today. #LI-KD3 At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This position will be open for a minimum of three days. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
