What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse RN - Post Surgical Orthopedics position at Ascension Health?
We Are Hiring
- Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000
- Department: Orthopedics Neurosurgery Post Surgical
- Schedule: Full time Day Shift, 3 12-hour shifts 7am - 7pm, Every 6th Weekend
- Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Downtown
- Location: Birmingham, AL
5 South is a 30 bed post surgical unit specializing in patients undergoing orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. The hospital is the leading joint replacement procedures within Ascension utilizing the cutting edge of joint replacement and neurosurgery technology. This fast paced unit specializes in quick turn around following surgery, with our dedicated staff and physicians.
We offer free parking to all associates!
What You Will Do
Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension St. Vincent's employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years. As an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical, imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Salary Description
Minimum Salary: $27.28 per hourSalary : $27 - $10,000