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Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking an RN to pre-admit patients for surgery, perform required diagnostic tests, and document medical histories and home medications. You will promptly report any abnormal findings to the surgeon, nurse practitioner, or anesthesia evaluator to ensure safe care pathways.
The role supports cath lab preparation and other hospital admissions, with emphasis on coordinating across departments, maintaining accuracy, and delivering high-quality patient care within
Prepares patients for surgery by performing diagnostic test required by the surgeon and anesthesiologist, documenting past medical/surgical history and current home medications and reporting abnormal results to the appropriate person (surgeon, nurse practitioner, anesthesia evaluator, etc.). The pre-admission RN also prepares patients for the cath lab and other hospital admissions.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:
Education: BSN preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing with current Alabama license required.
Experience: Prefer three years varied clinical experience as RN
Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage situations related to family and visitors, patients of varied ages and needs, physicians and other hospital departments. A positive attitude toward healthcare members and diverse patient populations. Proficient computer skills. Exhibits diplomacy and time management skills. Demonstrates efficiency and organizational skills. Detail oriented. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
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At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025. Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.
Huntsville Hospital Benefits:
We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
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