Job Summary
This position focuses on assessing the needs and priorities of patients, planning and assigning care tasks, executing physician’s orders and nursing interventions, and evaluating the responses and progress of patients towards desired outcomes. Additionally, the role involves coordinating care with other healthcare professionals and assisting patients or staff in identifying problems while exploring alternative solutions and potential outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient needs and prioritize care activities.
- Plan and delegate nursing care accordingly.
- Implement physician orders and nursing interventions.
- Evaluate patient progress and responses to care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Assist patients and staff in identifying issues and considering alternative choices.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- A current nursing license in Alabama.
- BLS and ACLS certifications must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Prior experience in critical care nursing is essential.
- Demonstrated supervisory or management capabilities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt in a high-pressure environment.
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.
