Job Summary
The role involves delivering direct nursing care, executing and overseeing patient care plans, and accurately documenting and relaying any alterations in patient status. The position requires coordination of care among various healthcare professionals, fulfilling physician and nursing directives, and assisting with discharge planning as part of a healthcare team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to patients.
- Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans.
- Document changes in patient condition and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
- Coordinate care across different healthcare disciplines.
- Execute physician orders and nursing responsibilities.
- Support the discharge planning process with the healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Possession of a valid registered nurse license in Alabama prior to employment.
- A nursing diploma from an accredited educational institution.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required within 180 days, with accepted certifications from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
