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A leading healthcare provider is seeking a registered nurse to oversee patient care in various units. This role requires an Associate's degree, BLS and ACLS certifications, and strong leadership skills. The nurse will be responsible for patient assessments, care planning, and supervision of nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care across all shifts.
The registered nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total care of assigned clients in the respective unit. This nurse is responsible for assessment, reassessment, establishment of nursing diagnoses, formulation of the written plan of care, implementation, and evaluation of care. The nurse initiates health care training and education to the client/family as required, 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 to maintain optimal standards of nursing care. The position is accountable for supervising other licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel for assigned units. Flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays, are required to ensure continuity of care and appropriate nursing coverage for patients of Andalusia Health across all units. The registered nurse provides care to all patient populations with consideration for age-specificity and diagnosis.
Minimum Education: Associate's degree required.
Required Skills: Ability to function effectively in stressful situations. Verbal 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. Cognitive and practical ability to provide appropriate nursing care considering patient age and diagnosis, with full implementation of the nursing process, including assessment/reassessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
Licenses: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.
Additional requirements include BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire and ACLS certification within 6 months of employment.