What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Ambulatory Surgery Unit Part-Time position at UAB Medicine?
Description
The Registered Nurse reports directly to the ASU Nursing Supervisor. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in assigned area based on individual patient needs, medical plan, and in accordance with established nursing standards and administrative policy. The RN utilizes the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The RN communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team to coordinate quality patient care. The RN participates in maintaining unit organization. The RN participates in staff development conferences and programs. The RN guides and teaches auxiliary personnel and assists in the orientation of new staff members. The RN performs other related duties as necessary. Participates on teams created to improve outcome quality through process improvement and team technologies.
Qualifications
- Current Alabama license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Must have two years prior clinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing; prefer prior PAR/Critical Care experience.
- Ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology and diabetes experience preferred.
- Provides quality patient care for the needs of the populations served and age specific groups as indicated: pediatric (>1 – 12 years), adolescent (>12 – 17 years), adult (>17 – 65 years), and geriatric (>65 years)
- BLS certification required by the end of employee provisional period. ACLS and PALS certification required within one year of employment.
Primary Location: Callahan Eye Hospital
Job Category: Perioperative Services
Organization: 992007000 Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
