- Location
- Fort Payne, AL, US
- Department
- Human Resources
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Associate
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
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.
