Overview 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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Provides professional nursing care to a specified group of patients in a variety outpatient clinic settings; participates in direct patient care activities; assesses health status by completing a nursing assessment; performs telephone triage; notifies provider of abnormal findings; establishes a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team; collaborates with care team to ensure smooth and effective transitions of car; prepares or supervises preparation of clinic rooms and equipment for use; assists with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; assists with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned; administers medications and treatments as ordered by provider and monitors patients for response; initiates CPR and other emergency measures; covers other nursing roles within the department; provides health education to patients and families; develops, evaluates, adapts, and documents education to learning needs; assists in preparation of the department specific education for patients and colleagues; facilitates smooth operation of the ambulatory areas; maintains inventories of supplies and medications; participates in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience, and patient safety; maintains professional growth and development in the nursing field and identified annual core competencies; maintains patient records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; performs related duties as required. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. 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 standard set by the state of Alabama and a current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama. 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.
Overview 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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and hospital policies and procedures, including those pertaining to confidentiality; demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards; provides direct patient care according to unit specific competencies; performs therapeutic procedures or assists with diagnostic procedures to include catheterization, NG insertion/lavage, dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring, trach care, and airway management; administers medications including controlled substances by all routes except IV push; responds appropriately to emergency patient situations; initiates IV therapy and NG insertion after completion of approved IV Therapy and NG insertion course; manages patients requiring mechanical ventilation; assists with any orthopedic appliances; performs skilled procedures and can state the purpose, rationale, precautions and observations related to that procedure; assists with patient/family education by reviewing and enforcing established education plan; utilizes a PC or terminal to access the Hospital Information System; assists with IV therapy within scope of practice to include, IV site rotation per policy, labels IV site and tubing per policy, and assists with medications and treatments as needed; assists with direct patient care as needed; maintains accurate and complete medical records by utilizing the correct documentation tools and procedures, assisting with the completion of MAK/MAR, and completing the flow chart including signature; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and members of the healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages; participates on committees as assigned; participates in performance improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of PDSA process as assigned; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime and call as required; related duties as required. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. 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 practical nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama. Licensure with the State of Alabama as a Licensed Practical Nurse. 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.
Overview 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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Provides rehabilitative care for patients with ostomies or continent diversions to encompass preoperative counseling, instruction, and stoma site selection, postoperative care and instruction/counseling and long-term follow-up; devises appropriate management system for patients with draining wound/fistula that will enable collection of drainage, promote patient comfort, and prevent skin breakdown; develops and implement programs for wound management and for prevention and management of skin breakdown on a system basis, and individual patient basis as needed; participates in the identification of opportunities for quality improvement processes and assists in the implementation of activities that reduce cost without altering the service delivery or quality; provides educational information in areas of wound, ostomy and continence care for patients and families within specific patient population; coordinates and evaluates educational needs for specific patient population; develops, reviews, updates patient/family educational tools for specific patient population; participates and act as resource for support groups for specific patient population; serves as a resource person for physicians, staff, patients, and families on the management of wounds; demonstrates ability to recognize the stages of wound healing and through documentation of such in patient records; demonstrates proficiency in the following aspect of wound care for the burn patient: sharp debridement with forceps, Norsens, scissors and scalpels, application of topical agents, application of barrier dressings, proper positioning in the application of splint, ace wraps, & Unna Boots and obtainment of wound cultures and results; manages a caseload of inpatients and outpatients with ostomy and/or skin/ wound management needs on referral from MDs, nurses or other health team members; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of patients relative to their ostomy/ skin needs; provides expert consultation to team members, coordination of services and education for patients, families and the healthcare team; assists with the development and implementation of programs to ensure the clinical/technical competence of all staff assigned to the unit; serves as a role model, mentor, and teacher for staff, patients and families; participates in professional organizations related to specialty; maintains certification through WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing) Society; broadens own knowledge base and skills by attendance at continuing education offerings; utilizes research findings in own and related practice areas. Models the use of research findings and systematic inquiry; identifies researchable problems; collaborates with other health care professionals to develop and implement nursing research studies and evaluation projects; participates on committees as assigned; participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. 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, current Alabama RN license or c urrent Multi- State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Wound and Ostomy certification Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama. 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.
Overview 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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities The primary role of the Surgical Services Supervisor (Board Runner) is to ensure prompt, safe and effective care of surgical patients in collaboration with the surgical team – communicating effectively with staff, surgeons, anesthesia, ancillary departments, inpatient units, and the leadership team; makes staff assignments, ensure assignments are fair and consistent and aligned with staff competencies; oversees utilization of staff during downtime, monitors overtime, assign float staff as needed; serves as a resource to staff regarding knowledge of procedures, equipment, supplies, nursing practice, policies and standards; ensures clinical and support staff, equipment, and rooms are utilized to maximize efficiency; troubleshoots and resolves issues as they arise; stays current on performance for established KPIs and develop and promote change initiatives to improve performance; communicates the daily needs of assigned OR suite(s) with all stakeholders, including service line coordinators, anesthesia, OR leadership team, surgeons, ancillary departments, inpatient units, admitting, OR scheduling center, surgical navigation center and other hospital departments as needed; coordinates with central supply, sterilization, and vendors to ensure that all equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are available to meet the scheduled needs of the OR, communicates with stakeholders on any constraints and troubleshoots accordingly; ensures that teams are efficient and competent, providing feedback to educators, service line coordinators and OR leadership team on the developmental needs of each team and staff member; inspects all facilities and supervises work performance to ensure compliance with hospital standards and policies and appropriate regulatory agencies and professional practice standards; reviews department policies and procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure effectiveness and compliance with best practice; maintains current knowledge base of general and specialty areas within perioperative nursing practice and standards; participates in all perioperative leadership events and meetings and plays a key leadership role in the perioperative shared governance program; participates in performance evaluation process for all staff working in assigned OR suite(s); accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict; cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit; 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; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; performs related duties as required. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. 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, three years of experience in a perioperative setting and current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama. ACLS Certificaion Required. 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.
Overview 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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Practices family centered nursing according to policies and Nurse Practice Act; serves as Charge Nurse when assigned; supervises, plans, evaluates, and coordinates patient care provided by other licensed and non-licensed staff; demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students; utilizes the nursing process to: assess patients; plan individual care; identify expected outcomes; implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patients and families; performs therapeutic procedures and assists with diagnostic procedures required for the care of the patient; administers medications including controlled substances by all routes; administers blood and blood products; responds appropriately to emergency patient situations; performs basic life support and management of arrest situations; starts IVs; performs activities of daily living; when performing skilled procedures the RN can state the purpose, rationale, precautions and observations related to that procedure; utilizes proper body mechanics when: moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety; moves equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions; provides patient education by planning, coordinating and delegating, as appropriate, the educational needs of each patient; utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Clinical Information System; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages; completes ADP within unit time frame; completes flow chart, pain assessment tool, discharge forms, and MAR ; supervises, evaluates and finalizes the patient care record; transcribes physician orders; completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of job; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Infant-Toddler/Preschool, School Age/ Adolescent, Reproductive Age, Post/Peri Menopausal; utilizes and cares for all types of CVL’s including PICC /Midlines; serves as PICC Line Team Member; provides on-call support to unit when Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team has been dispatched; maintains current knowledge base of all unit policies and procedures, equipment location and supplies; ensures that charge stickers and charges for all procedures are documented in the appropriate location; completes PALS and ACLS within one year of employment; maintains PALS and ACLS certification status with 6-month window to complete course; administers and monitors conscious sedation; identifies, organizes and directs activities to utilize resources, personnel, and materials to meet the needs of the patient and nursing staff; communicates with the Nurse Manager and Nurse Administrator, on an ongoing basis, regarding: changes in the unit status, patient related issues, Quality Management issues, and other events as they evolve; acts as first line in problem resolution with other departments and any complaints; assists with shift duty assignments; verifies that emergency equipment is functional; ensures that narcotic counts and stock drug counts are completed by end of shift; completes acuity sheet and charge nurse checkout sheet; maintains knowledge base of all PICU Critical Care Transport policies and procedures; maintains competency in all advanced nursing, transport procedures and skills; utilizes the appropriate communication skills with referring hospital personnel and transport team members throughout the transport process; participates on committees as assigned; participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. 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 Current Alabama RN license or c urrent Multi- State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama. 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.
