RN Weekend $10/Hr Differential, Marshall Medical Centers North, ICU, 3rd sh at Huntsville Hospital Health System

Guntersville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

10.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Ventilator Care, Medication Calculation, Hemodynamic Monitoring, External Pacing, EKG Interpretation, Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation, Arterial Line Care, Venous Sheath Removal, Life Support Monitoring, Balloon Pump Care, Critical Care Nursing, ACLS Certification, PALS Certification, Nursing Skills, Patient Care

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. ICU nurses assess, plan, implement and evaluate care services for patients with a broad range of health conditions. They need to be skilled in the assessment of patients and capable of using high tech equipment. ICU nurses must possess the physical, mental and emotional stamina to work with seriously ill patients and their loved ones. Some of the specialty skills performed: · Care of patients on ventilators · Calculate medication dosages and titrate potent medications. · Hemodynamic monitoring · External pacing · 12 lead EKG interpretation · Cardiac rhythm interpretation · Care of patients with arterial lines · Removal of venous sheaths (South) · Monitoring life support equipment · Provides care to balloon pump patient (South) Qualifications EDUCATION: High School Graduate or Equivalent Graduate of an accredited nursing program Minimum of one year RN experience preferred 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 a Registered Nurse. · After orientation demonstrates competence of the care of the intensive care patient · Successful completion of an ACLS and PALS course within one year of hire 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

ICU nurses assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care services for patients with a broad range of health conditions. They must be skilled in using high-tech equipment and providing care to seriously ill patients.