Registered Nurse: Elevate Patient Care & Education

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse will plan, supervise and evaluate the nursing care of patients and correlate the nursing process with the medical plan of care and policies. The nurse assesses patients, implements and documents care, assists physicians during examinations and procedures, and educates patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care.

Based in DeKalb Regional Medical Center, the role requires an associate's degree, an Alabama nursing license, current BLS, and ACLS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Current License with the Alabama Board of Nursing; BLS required and ACLS after 6 months; PALS may be required based on patient population.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and evaluate nursing care of patients.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications within the scope of practice.
• Educate patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
• Document nursing care and plans; assess growth and development across the lifespan.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

The Registered Nurse will plan, supervise and evaluate the nursing care of patients and correlate the nursing process with the medical plan of care and policies. The nurse assesses patients, implements and documents care, assists physicians during examinations and procedures, and educates patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care.

Based in DeKalb Regional Medical Center, the role requires an associate's degree, an Alabama nursing license, current BLS, and ACLS