Job Summary
The nurse assesses each patient’s needs and develops an appropriate plan of care. During each shift, the nurse monitors patient responses, evaluates progress, and works toward achieving the expected outcomes of care.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients to identify their care needs.
- Plan and provide care in response to assessment findings.
- Evaluate how patients respond to care and track progress toward expected outcomes throughout the shift.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current nursing licensure in Alabama.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by the end of orientation.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within one year of hire.
Huntsville Hospital Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
