RN Staff, Marshall Medical Centers North, Acute Care, Full time, Nights at Huntsville Hospital Health System

Guntersville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing care, Patient assessment, Medication administration, IV therapy, Venopuncture, Blood product administration, Wound care, Foley catheter insertion, Nasogastric tube insertion, Patient rounding, Physician order transcription, Central line care, Clinical documentation, Patient care coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position. An RN provides and coordinates total nursing care for patients maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Nursing Care Division and Medical Center policies and procedures. Some of the skills performed · Shift Report, hand off of patient information · Administration of blood products · IV Therapy · Medication administration · Venopuncture for blood collection · Physical Assessment and collecting of information · Rounding with physicians · Fingerstick blood sugars · Directing staff in patient care · Develop and update patient problem list · Initiates and coordinates resources in planning patient care · Insertion of foley catheters and Nasogastric tube · Transcribing physician orders · Dressing wounds and skin care · Care of patients with central lines including central line dressing change · Assisting physicians with procedure (ie. Central line and chest tube insertion) Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing program LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing · After orientation demonstrates and maintains skills and knowledge pertinent to the practice and education of Registered Nurse. · After orientation demonstrates competence of the care of the acute care patient About Us Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates total nursing care for patients in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures, administering medications, and collaborating with physicians to plan and implement patient care.