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DCH Health System · 2 months ago

Internal Temporary Contract RN - Acute Care/Med Surg

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

DCH Health System is seeking an Internal Temporary Contract RN specialized in Acute Care/Med Surg. The role involves planning, coordinating, and directing quality nursing care while supervising and supporting team members to ensure patient-centered outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs

Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning

Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes

Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members

Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan

Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports

Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement

Performs initial and annual competency per job class

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation

Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self

Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees

Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees

Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees

Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet

Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Current Alabama RN licenseAcute Care experienceBLS HealthCare ProviderACLS certificationPALS certificationNRP certificationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkConflict resolution

Required

Current Alabama RN license required

2 years of RN experience required with at least one (1) year RN experience in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Maternal Child, or Behavioral Health

Or 18 months of RN experience with 6 months approved nursing student experience required with at least one (1) year RN experience in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Maternal Child or Behavioral Health

American Heart Association (AHA) approved BLS HealthCare Provider required for all areas

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for Critical Care and Labor and Delivery

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for Emergency Department and Pediatrics

AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required for Well Baby Nursery, Labor and Delivery, and NICU

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English

Demonstrate leadership skills

Requires decision making that will affect others

Responsible to achieve outcomes

Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately

Ability to delegate to team members and students

Must be able to receive delegation

Address conflict and stressful situation

Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion

Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities

Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting

Must be able to work in groups

Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work

Must meet time pressure and timelines

Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions

Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction

Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop

Must be able to run in an emergency

Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects

Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips

Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts

Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range

Physical presence onsite is essential