RN Staff- 4th Floor Med/Surg, PRN, Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to deliver exceptional patient care. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care. Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship are available, making this position perfect for both experienced nurses and new graduates eager to make a difference in their community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current licensure.
• Experience preferred; new graduates accepted.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessments for patients of all ages.
• Plans and evaluates individualized nursing care.
• Educates patients and families on health-related topics.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Nursing Assessment

Critical Thinking

Patient Education

Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Current Alabama Licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care using the nursing processes of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Also directs and guides patient care activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Cooperates and communicates well with all health team members to maintain the highest quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Completes all components of Nursing Assessment on new admission as indicated by age specific requirement in indicated time frame: Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Initiates and ensures medication reconciliation through admission, transfer and discharge process as applicable.

Plans, directs and evaluates individualized nursing care based on identified problems and age specific/developmental requirements: Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Collaborates and coordinates with treatment team members to provide quality patient care and maintain accurate and timely interdisciplinary plan of care.

Assesses and documents condition, observation, interventions and response on assigned patients on ongoing basis to include but not limited to normal system review, behavioral and age specific factor.

Plans and provides patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological development and age related factors after identifying barriers to learning.

Performs venipuncture according to hospital policy: Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Demonstrates safe medication administration, maintaining medication and patient verification process per hospital policy. Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric

Adheres to policies and procedures and demonstrates practices that ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, co-workers, and self.

Demonstrates knowledge of core measures and guidelines to meeting requirements.

Demonstrates problem solving and crucial thinking skills.

Takes the initiative to obtain additional education related to scope of practice. Functions as a preceptor and mentor.

CPR certification.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing with current Alabama licensure or MSL. Experience: Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period.