A health services provider in Alabama is looking for a registered nurse responsible for total patient care. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while supervising other nursing staff. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree, is licensed in Alabama, and possesses BLS and ACLS certifications. Flexibility in scheduling is required, including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months.
Responsibilities
Oversee total care of assigned clients.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
Initiate health care training and education for clients and families.
Supervise licensed and non-licensed personnel.
Demonstrate leadership in maintaining nursing standards.
Skills
Ability to function in stressful situations
Verbal communication skills
Responsibility and accountability in nursing care
Cognitive and practical nursing care ability
Education
Associate's degree
Job description
Description
The registered nurse assumes principal responsibility for total care of assigned clients in the respective unit.
Essential Duties
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 the supervision of other licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel for assigned units
The position requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Andalusia Health on all units
The registered nurse is responsible for providing care to all of the patient population with consideration to age-specificity and diagnosis
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associate's degree: Required
Required Skills
Required ability to function in stressful situations
Verbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice
Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to provide, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned units as required with leadership qualities
The position requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering client age and diagnosis with full implementation of the nursing process to include assessment/reassessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation
Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Required Skills
Licenses: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama