RN - Registered Nurse - Legacy of Hope

Position Description :

Schedule : Shift will vary, Flexi / PRN

Location : Birmingham Area

The LOH RN Nurse is responsible for provision and management of donor care in a clinical area for maximizing organ donor management. The LOH RN delivers care to donors utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Position Requirements :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Required : Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing. Two (2) years critical care clinical nursing experience required.

Preferred :

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND / OR REGISTRATION :

Required : Current Alabama RN license. Current CPR certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. ACLS

Preferred :

TRAITS & SKILLS : Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to : (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and / or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA / EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled employer.