RN Staff - DeKalb Surgery - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, supervise and evaluate the nursing care of patients, coordinating with the medical plan and hospital policies. You will assess patients, implement care plans, assist physicians during exams, and document nursing care. This role requires an associate's degree and an Alabama RN license, with BLS and ACLS as required.

The position emphasizes patient education, safety, and teamwork within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Plan, supervise and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Assess patient data to plan care and document nursing actions.
• Provide patient and family education on conditions, medications and self-care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and evaluate the nursing care of patients.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications within RN scope of practice.
• Document nursing care and patient responses to treatment.
• Educate patients and families to understand conditions and self-care steps.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of patients and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care and policies.

The nurse evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.

Experience: Desirable characteristics include at least two years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to the patient’s needs and to provide care needed as described to in policy and procedure.

Licenses/Certificates: Current License with the Alabama Board of Nursing.Current BLS required and ACLS after 6 months. PALS may be required based on the patient population for the service provided.