RN Temp - DeKalb Emergency Department - 2nd Shift - $55/hr Flat Rate at Huntsville Hospital Health System

Fort Payne, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

55.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Patient Evaluation, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Emergency Care, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Patient Assessment, Growth and Development Knowledge, Supervision, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Creativity, Judgment, Patient Independence, Competency Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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. Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks Assignment Type: Temp with Full Time hours (PRN Status). You will be considered an employee for a minimum of 13 Weeks Assignment Shifts: Minimum of 36 hours per week for 13 weeks. Eligible for overtime as needed. Must maintain hours worked at .80 or above inclusive of every other weekend and one holiday within the 13-week agreement. Scheduling is at the discretion of the director and based on unit needs. If a shift is cancelled, you may be required to float to another area where you meet the required competency assessment or called off without pay or placed on call. Assignment Benefits: NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, INCLUDING TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, LIFE INSURANCE, DENTAL INSURANCE, VISION INSURANCE, DISABILITY, 401(k) EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS OR ETO ACCURAL ETC. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department required. 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. About Us DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama. Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia. DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group. DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, supervising, and evaluating nursing care for patients. They assist physicians, perform patient tests, administer medications, and promote patient independence through education.