Registered Nurse - Surgical Servcies / Recovery Room, Providence Hospital

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms.

We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community. Responsibilities Patient Care: Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines Participate in orientation and education of all staff on an ongoing basis Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting Standards of Performance: Promote a positive work attitude and provide patient centered care Actively develops a sense of team.

Initiates and participates In team development Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Perform all other duties as required and assigned Maintains professional growth and development through an ongoing process of formal and informal education Communication responsibilities include: Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone Responds to overhead pages Citizenship responsibilities include: Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Other duties as assigned/required.

Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assigned Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama Required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Upon Hire Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 180 Days Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and able to adapt to rapidly changing environment. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and able to adapt to rapidly changing environment. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context.

Ability to multi-task with frequent interruption. Ability to multi-task with frequent interruption. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.