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A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for total patient care, assessment, and supervision of nursing staff. The role requires an Associate's degree, BLS, and ACLS certifications, with a focus on delivering high-quality nursing care across various units. Flexibility in scheduling is essential to ensure continuity of care.
The registered nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total care of assigned clients in the respective unit. This nurse is responsible for the processes of assessment, reassessment, establishment of nursing diagnoses, formulation of the written plan of care, implementation of care, and evaluation of care. The nurse initiates health care training and education to the client/family as required while supporting and fostering the goals of Andalusia Health and the Department of Nursing. The registered nurse demonstrates awareness of ongoing needs of the unit and provides leadership and direction to other team members in maintaining optimal standards of nursing care. The position is accountable for supervising other licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel for assigned units. It requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuity of care and appropriate nursing coverage for patients of Andalusia Health across all units. The registered nurse is responsible for providing age-specific and diagnosis-specific care to all patients.
Minimum Education
Associate's degree Required
Required Skills
Ability to function effectively in stressful situations. Verbal communication skills to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice. Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to provide, delegate, and coordinate nursing care on assigned units with leadership qualities. Must have the cognitive and practical ability to deliver appropriate nursing care considering patient age and diagnosis, utilizing the full nursing process: assessment/reassessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Certifications
Licenses
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.
Additional Requirements
BLS/CPR certification required within 30 days of hire. ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment.