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We Are Hiring:
Come Join us at St. Vincent’s as a Registered Nurse on 6East.
Position : Registered Nurse (RN)
Department : 6East Med Surg
Location : St. Vincent’s East – Trussville, AL
Shift : Full Time – Weekends Only – Nights; Saturday and Sunday 7p to 7a (24 hours weekly).
- Sign on bonus opportunity up to $10,000
- Compensation/Benefits: At Ascension, we care for our associates: the people who are the foundation of our work to fulfill our mission. We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, as well as a generous PTO/Holiday accrual. Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Basic Life and Accidental death benefits are also included. Associates can take advantage of other great benefits like tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and much more.
- Free and easy Parking
- Heart of Care: Nurses are at the heart of the care we provide. That’s why, at Ascension, we invest in our nurses, so they can have a positive impact on the people and communities we serve.
6 East, Medical-Surgical , is a 23 bed unit that focuses on patients who have medical diagnosis such as hypoglycemia/ hyperglycemia, hypotension/ hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, confusion, pneumonia, diverticulitis, COPD, stroke and respiratory illness. These patients generally have several consulting physicians involved in their care which afford the nursing team the opportunity to be involved in a team approach to carry out the plan of care for the patient.
On 6 East, the nursing team can also provide care to post- operative patients who had general surgeries such as appendectomy, mastectomy, hernia repair, colonoscopy, laparoscopic surgeries, cholecystectomy, hysteroscopy and inguinal hernia surgery, etc.
6 East is an exceptional unit to develop your knowledge and skills on how to care for the Medical-Surgical patient with multiple diagnoses and co-morbidities. Additionally, the nursing team utilizes critical thinking skills caring for these complex patients as multiple consultations are sometimes ordered for the patient based on the initial diagnosis and current medical status.
The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-5. The uniform color is navy blue and approved Ascension t-shirts can be worn .
At this facility , we work as a team and we promote a positive environment.
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.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
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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