RN Staff Hospice Outpatient - PRN - 1st shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will identify patient needs and prioritize care through continuous assessment, ensuring that therapeutic interventions are executed effectively. Your accountability for patient care outcomes during your shift is crucial, and your experience will guide you in evaluating patients' responses to treatment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patient lives in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to providing exceptional care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Alabama Nurse License and have at least one year of nursing experience.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient needs and prioritize care based on continuous assessment.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and ensure expected outcomes are met.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Skills

Physical Stamina

Assessment Skills

Education

Current Alabama Nurse License

Job description

Overview

The RN identifies patient needs and prioritizes care based on continuous assessment, executes therapeutic physician orders and therapeutic nursing interventions. The RN evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift.

Qualifications

License, certification and/or registration: Must hold and maintain a current Alabama Nurse License. Must maintain a current Alabama Driver’s License and automobile liability insurance

Experience: Experience in nursing of at least one year

Additional skills/abilities: Must be able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Must be able to lift supplies and equipment. Duties also require prolonged or considerable walking or standing, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Must have visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.