What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Dept Nights position at Ascension?
Come join us at St. Vincent’s Blount Emergency Department as our Registered Nurse
Position: Registered Nurse
Department: Emergency Department
Location: St. Vincent’s Blount, Oneonta, AL
Shift: Full Time Night Shift: 6p to 6a - 3-12-hour shifts per week, every other weekend requirement
- Compensation/Benefits: At Ascension, we care for the people who are the foundation of our work to fulfill our mission: our associates. We offer a comprehensive benefit package inclusive of company paid Short Term, Long Term, Basic Life and Accidental Death. Our package also includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, and generous PTO/Holiday accruals. Associates can also take advantage of other great benefits like tuition reimbursement or adoption assistance.
- Free Parking
The Emergency Department at Blount contains 10 beds, they are normally full, and our staff work as a team to ensure the best care is provided for our patients. Blount is a small community hospital and we strive to provide excellent care and genuinely care about our co-workers and patients. We average 40-50 patients per day and average patient ratio is 2-3:1
St. Vincent’s Blount hospital is in Oneonta located in Blount County. Oneonta is a city in Blount County, Alabama, with a population of close to 7,000. It is 35 miles from downtown Birmingham. Oneonta is home to the Covered Bridge Festival. This annual event showcases the history of the remaining covered bridges in Blount County and includes an arts and crafts festival with entertainment and events. Other sites to find in Oneonta is the Blount County Memorial Museum, which hosts a variety of resources for genealogy research; and Oneonta’s Palisades Park that features hiking trails and public campgrounds to enjoy
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:
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- One or more of the following required:
- Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension St. Vincent's has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 120 years. We employ over 4,800 associates across five hospitals in addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more. Ascension St. Vincent’s is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for all, including our associates. We offer a place of respect and inclusion, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, we invite you to explore a career with Ascension St. Vincent's today.
When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.
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