Nursing Jobs in Northport, AL

RN CVICU Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - CICU - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is a 8-bed high acuity unit that provides complex monitoring and treatment of adult cardiac patients. CICU receives patients from the Cath Lab, ED, and Acute Care areas who require specialized cardiac care. Nurses must exhibit high levels of professional competency. The nurses work to collaborate with all disciplines of the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Our team is dedicated to making our patient’s experience pleasant and comfortable in a safe and secure environment. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan. Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Perioperative: ACLS PACU –PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit – NRP Pediatrics – PALS Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS Dialysis: ACLS International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Working Conditions WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. Schedules vary; every other weekend required. Weekends include Saturday & Sunday PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. KEY WORD SEARCH Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN
RN CVICU Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - CICU - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is a 8-bed high acuity unit that provides complex monitoring and treatment of adult cardiac patients. CICU receives patients from the Cath Lab, ED, and Acute Care areas who require specialized cardiac care. Nurses must exhibit high levels of professional competency. The nurses work to collaborate with all disciplines of the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Our team is dedicated to making our patient’s experience pleasant and comfortable in a safe and secure environment. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan. Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Perioperative: ACLS PACU –PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit – NRP Pediatrics – PALS Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS Dialysis: ACLS International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Working Conditions WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. Schedules vary; every other weekend required. Weekends include Saturday & Sunday PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. KEY WORD SEARCH Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN
RN CVICU Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - CICU - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is a 8-bed high acuity unit that provides complex monitoring and treatment of adult cardiac patients. CICU receives patients from the Cath Lab, ED, and Acute Care areas who require specialized cardiac care. Nurses must exhibit high levels of professional competency. The nurses work to collaborate with all disciplines of the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Our team is dedicated to making our patient’s experience pleasant and comfortable in a safe and secure environment. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety prin ciples when performing care Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan. Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Perioperative: ACLS PACU –PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit – NRP Pediatrics – PALS Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS Dialysis: ACLS International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Working Conditions WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. Schedules vary; every other weekend required. Weekends include Saturday & Sunday PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. KEY WORD SEARCH Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN
RN CVICU Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - CICU - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is a 8-bed high acuity unit that provides complex monitoring and treatment of adult cardiac patients. CICU receives patients from the Cath Lab, ED, and Acute Care areas who require specialized cardiac care. Nurses must exhibit high levels of professional competency. The nurses work to collaborate with all disciplines of the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Our team is dedicated to making our patient’s experience pleasant and comfortable in a safe and secure environment. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan. Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Perioperative: ACLS PACU –PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit – NRP Pediatrics – PALS Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS Dialysis: ACLS International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Working Conditions WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. Schedules vary; every other weekend required. Weekends include Saturday & Sunday PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. KEY WORD SEARCH Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN
RN OR
SCA Health

Registered Nurse Operating Room II - Tuscaloosa Surgical Center

SCA Health Tuscaloosa, AL
$26 - $36 / hour
Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will . Responsibilities We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room. Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA . Assess p atient status throughout the perioperative episode of care . Develop an individualized perioperative patient plan of care. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care. Qualifications Graduate of an a ccredited s chool of n ursing . O ne year of OR and/or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred . Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standings . Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS certification. Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification. Successful completion of Pediatric Advance Life support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification. Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is preferred. USD $26.00/Hr. USD $36.00/Hr.
LPN Full-time
Forest Manor Health and Rehab

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Forest Manor Health and Rehab Northport, AL
Immediately Hiring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for all shifts! We offer paid training for new grads. Start your career at an amazing facility! Shift differential pay 3p-11p & 11p-7a Health/Dental/Vision insurance Generous PTO package Opportunities for overtime No frills pay 401K Disability Insurance Life Insurance SUMMARY A licensed practical nurse (LPN) [referred to as LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse — in some states] provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. The LPN / LVN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs). QUALIFICATIONS Valid State licensure as an LPN / LVN. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) may start as early as NEXT WEEK! Join us as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) today! APPLY NOW!
NP Full-time
DCH Health System

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/CRNP - Infectious Disease

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Under the supervision of the Infectious Diseases physician, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing direct patient care and complex care coordination to patients in both the hospital and outpatient setting. The NP will serve as a member of a comprehensive team of health care professionals to deliver high quality and efficient care to adult patients being evaluated and treated for infectious disease conditions Responsibilities Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments as directed by the physician(s) and records findings of examinations and assessments. Provides education to patients, families, and other DCH staff members on the on Infectious Disease conditions and issues. Performs hospital consultations under physician supervision and direction. Responds to daily telephone requests from outside consulting physicians, DCH case managers, DCH social work, clinical staff, and other DCH Health System staff. Writes orders in the medical record for medications based on established written protocol and licensure. Orders and interprets diagnostics laboratory and radiology examinations as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment of conditions. Monitors treatment plan(s) as established by the supervising physician. Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner in the patient’s medical record. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Infectious Disease Program best practices. Participates in Infectious Disease Program Performance Improvement initiatives as well as any quality hospital Initiatives as assigned. Collaborates with the DCH Infection Prevention Specialists to ensure effective program operations. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Mission, Vision, and Values including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Master’s or higher degree in Nursing and a graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program Current Certified AL Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure in good standing with Alabama Board of Nursing Prior experience working as a CRNP in acute care setting or Infectious Disease experience recommended Require attainment of DEA/QACSC/LPSP licensure Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to use medical supplies and equipment necessary to carry out the duties listed above. Work is in a fast-paced acute setting, requires travel between units in the acute care hospital. Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support weight of 50 pounds in handling patients and medical equipment and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess an intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touching and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or clinic conditions. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes. Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password. Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
RN PACU Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - Recovery Room

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, ED Tech, ED Clerical/PCA, CRSS and OTs. Responsibilities Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. . Qualifications Current Alabama RN licensure. Associate degree in Nursing required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training required within the first 6-12 months of employment in role. AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training required within the first 6-12 months of employment in role. Professional Nursing Certifcation preferred. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential.
RN Home Health Home Health Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - Home Health - On Call (7on-7off)

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview The On-call RN is responsible for calls from referral sources, calls related to patient care, and any visits related to these calls including administrative workflow. This position works 7 consecutive days and is off 7 consecutive days. The work schedule includes: 1) Evening call, each weekday (Monday-Friday) beginning at 1630 and ending the following morning at 0800, and 2) Weekend call, beginning on Friday at 1630 and ending Monday at 0800. May also be responsible for any Holiday hours in their assigned week. Unless visiting a patient or completing weekend requirements (hospital list/transfer OASIS), the On-call RN has the flexibility of working from home. They determine patient eligibility for care, complete OASIS assessments, and develop evidenced-based individualized care plans following established professional standards of care, Agency policies, State laws, Federal laws and regulations. The On Call RN is integral to optimal quality and process outcomes. Responsibilities Responds to all answering service calls: Communicates with patient/family. Establishes positive working relationships with physicians and physician’s office staff and keeps them informed of patient’s problems and progress towards goals as appropriate Assists patient/family (phone or visit) to prevent exacerbation of condition and/or prevent avoidable emergency room visit or hospitalization. Provides the Clinical Managers with a summary of all activity, interventions, and recommendations. Responsible for performing chart audit activities as assigned. Provides skilled nursing care: Revises the plan of care as appropriate, based on patients identified needs and progress toward goals. Reviews and updates the medication list. Communicates activities related to patient care with the RN Care Manager. Assess patient’s outcomes and offer suggestions on ways to improve outcome scores. Completes all required documentation in the EMR. Checks the DCH hospital list on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Completes a Transfer OASIS on patients admitted and remaining in the hospital for 24 hours. Communicates all findings with the Administrative RN/Manager on-call. Provides Clinical Manager with a summary each morning by 0800. Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Completes visits of any type assigned. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness/es. At the initial assessment, explains patient’s rights and expectations, HIPAA as it relates to confidentiality of medical information and OASIS data, advance directives, and informs the patient and family of expected disciplines and frequency. Reviews changes as they occur throughout the episode of care. Develops a plan of care that corresponds with physician orders, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and family in the planning process. Makes revisions to the plan of care as patient status and needs change. Communicates as needed with and updates the primary physician when necessary. Re-assesses patients within 24-48 hours following a change in condition or discharge from an inpatient setting and updates the plan of care. Provides supervision of LPNs and home health aides per regulatory requirements, Supports and promotes Agency policies and practices. Maintains communication with team members. Maintains a continuing knowledge of competencies related to the Nursing profession by participation in Agency sponsored education and training as well as personal growth through independent study Attends mandatory Agency meetings and in-services. Participates in Quality Improvement and Corporate Compliance activities as assigned. Performs chart audit activities as assigned. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors, and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors, and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Registered Nurse with a current Alabama license. Two years of registered nurse clinical experience required with at least 6 months of home health or hospice experience. Prefer extensive clinical knowledge and experience in the care of patients with multiple and complex diagnoses, disease processes and care needs. Prefer Working knowledge of OASIS and working knowledge of computer systems. Excellent coordination and communication skills. Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Must have current BLS certification or be able to obtain within 60 days of employment and before first independent patient visit. WORKING CONDITIONS Is able to lift 50 pounds, turn and position patients weighing over 200 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, kneel, sit, crouch or stoop with good balance for extended periods of time. Must be able to maneuver over a variety of uneven surfaces including fields, grass, ditches, gravel, concrete, wood, vinyl, or carpet. Good manual finger dexterity. Must have good communication skills. Must be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle. Must have tolerance in a variety of environments to include the presence of pets and infestation. Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
RN Manager/Supervisor Full-time
Forest Manor Health and Rehab

Registered Nurse RN Weekend Manager

Forest Manor Health and Rehab Northport, AL
Immediately Hiring a Registered Nurse RN Weekend Manager (RN) ! New Grads Welcome! We offer paid training for new grads. Start your career at an amazing facility! Health/Dental/Vision insurance Generous PTO package Opportunities for overtime No frills pay 401K Disability Insurance Life Insurance Responsibilities of Registered Nurse (RN) Managers: Oversee the day-to-day direct care of residents on all units and shifts throughout the weekend. Conduct rounds of all units, assessing residents, and administering medications and treatments as needed. Contact providers and families. Communicate with pharmacies. Assist in new staff orientation. Communicate with the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator on the weekend, as needed. Will receive a handoff from Unit Managers going into the weekend and report to Unit Managers regarding weekend events on Mondays. Monitor staffing, staffing assignments, answering staff callouts/arranging for staff coverage, and/or filling in for callouts, as needed on the weekend. Qualifications for Registered Nurses (RN) Managers: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license. Previous supervisory/management experience preferred, but not required. Registered Nurse RN Weekend Manager may start as early as NEXT WEEK! Join us as a Registered Nurse RN Weekend Manager today! APPLY NOW!
RN Manager/Supervisor Full-time
Forest Manor Health and Rehab

Evening RN Supervisor

Forest Manor Health and Rehab Northport, AL
$35 / hour
Immediately Hiring a Full-Time Evening Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN) ! New Grads Welcome! We offer paid training for new grads. Start your career at an amazing facility! Health/Dental/Vision insurance Generous PTO package Opportunities for overtime No frills pay 401K Disability Insurance Life Insurance Responsibilities of Registered Nurse (RN) Managers: Oversee the day-to-day direct care of residents on all units and shifts throughout the weekend. Conduct rounds of all units, assessing residents, and administering medications and treatments as needed. Contact providers and families. Communicate with pharmacies. Assist in new staff orientation. Communicate with the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator on the weekend, as needed. Will receive a handoff from Unit Managers going into the weekend and report to Unit Managers regarding weekend events on Mondays. Monitor staffing, staffing assignments, answering staff callouts/arranging for staff coverage, and/or filling in for callouts, as needed on the weekend. Qualifications for Registered Nurses (RN) Managers: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license. Previous supervisory/management experience preferred, but not required. Full-Time Evening Registered Nurse Supervisor may start as early as NEXT WEEK! Join us as a Full-Time Evening Registered Nurse Supervisor today! APPLY NOW!
RN Full-time
Forest Manor Health and Rehab

Registered Nurse (RN)

Forest Manor Health and Rehab Northport, AL
$34 - $36 / hour
Immediately Hiring Registered Nurse (RN) For all Shifts New Grads Welcome! Start your career at an amazing facility! Health/Dental/Vision insurance Generous PTO package Shift differential pay 3p-11p & 11p-7a Opportunities for overtime No frills pay 401K Disability Insurance Life Insurance Holiday Pay SUMMARY Assesses and evaluates the health status of resident / patient and provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders and standards of practice. ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS Valid State licensure as an RN. Registered Nurse (RN) may start as early as NEXT WEEK! Join us as a Registered Nurse (RN) today! APPLY NOW!
RN Oncology Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - Oncology Unit 2 SE

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Our newly reopened Oncology Unit is a 16-bed unit dedicated to our patients with a variety of cancer diagnoses. Nurses in this area have a 1:5 ratio and specialize in the administration of chemotherapy. Our multidisciplinary team of oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff are not only skilled and knowledgeable, but are also deeply compassionate while working together to bring patients with cancer specialized nursing care. This unit diligently seeks to provide an optimal healing environment for each patient and their family in their unique journey. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care. Accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan. Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current Alabama RN license required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Acute Care – Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Cardiac/Critical Care – Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS required. Emergency Department – Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). Perioperative – Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS required. Additionally: PACU – AHA PALS required Prep & Discharge/Post-Surgical – Does not require ACLS. Rehab – Current AHA BLS required. Women’s/Children – Current AHA BLS required. Additionally: NICU – Current AHA Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and STABLE Program required. Labor & Delivery – Current AHA ACLS, AHA NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required. Mother Baby Unit – Current AHA NRP, and STABLE Program required. Pediatrics – Current AHA PALS required. Clinical Support – Current AHA BLS required. Additionally: Cardiac Monitoring Unit – Current AHA ACLS required. North Harbor – Current AHA BLS required. WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential.
RN ER Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - Emergency Department (Northport, AL)

DCH Health System Northport, AL
Overview Our Emergency Departments offer comprehensive emergency medical services to all age groups and staffed 24/7 by a highly trained team to meet the needs of the community. Our ED team is composed of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and support staff. Our Northport Medical Center’s Emergency Department is a 17-bed Level III Stroke Center that treats more than 38,000 patients annually. Our Nurse to Patient ratio ranges from 1:1 with our critical/trauma patients to 1:3-4 on all other patients. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Perioperative: ACLS PACU –PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit – NRP Pediatrics – PALS Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS Dialysis: ACLS International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Working Conditions WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. Schedules vary; every other weekend required. Weekends include Saturday & Sunday PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. KEY WORD SEARCH Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN
CNA Full-time
Forest Manor Health and Rehab

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee

Forest Manor Health and Rehab Northport, AL
Now Offering Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training! Join our team as a CNA trainee today! YOU have an exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing fields in the country! Offers a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program. Let this be the first step to your healthcare career! Qualifications for Our CNA Training Program: High-school diploma or equivalent Compassion for the elderly Responsibilities of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA): Help residents with day-to-day activities such as bathing, grooming, meals, dressing, etc. under the direction of a nurse Maintain patient comfort and safety Document vital signs, weight, meal intake, bowel and bladder, etc. Assist with Restorative Nursing duties Answer call lights promptly Performs CNA skills Observe and adhere to all facility safety policies and procedures Identify safety hazards and emergencies and help initiate corrective action Identify special resident problems, report them immediately to the nurse, and take an active role in helping problem solve to resolve the issues Review resident profiles and perform nursing care as outlined Observe infection control procedures Restock supplies for the next shift Walk-in Interviews Welcome Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm! APPLY NOW!
RN ER Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - Emergency Department (Northport, AL)

DCH Health System Northport, AL
Overview Our Emergency Departments offer comprehensive emergency medical services to all age groups and staffed 24/7 by a highly trained team to meet the needs of the community. Our ED team is composed of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and support staff. Our Northport Medical Center’s Emergency Department is a 17-bed Level III Stroke Center that treats more than 38,000 patients annually. Our Nurse to Patient ratio ranges from 1:1 with our critical/trauma patients to 1:3-4 on all other patients. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Perioperative: ACLS PACU –PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit – NRP Pediatrics – PALS Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS Dialysis: ACLS International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Working Conditions WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. Schedules vary; every other weekend required. Weekends include Saturday & Sunday PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. KEY WORD SEARCH Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN
RN Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse - NMC Rehab

DCH Health System Northport, AL
Overview Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. KEYRSPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan. Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Perioperative: ACLS PACU –PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit – NRP Pediatrics – PALS Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS Dialysis: ACLS International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Working Conditions WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. Schedules vary; every other weekend required. Weekends include Saturday & Sunday PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. KEY WORD SEARCH Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN
RN Full-time
DCH Health System

Patient Flow Coordinator RN

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview The ED Patient Flow Coordinator is responsible for the overall movement of patients through the ED in a safe and efficient manner. The position will coordinate all patient care activities and be a liaison to the ED physician to ensure that care will be delivered in a safe and efficient manner. The ED Patient Flow Coordinator appropriately delegates the workload and is a role model for teamwork, leadership and professionalism in the ED. Responsibilities Job Function Patient Flow Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Manages front line operations of area of accountability related to meeting/exceeding departmental goals, 5 keys of excellence, DCH Mission and Vision. Serves the liaison to the Triage RN, and will give a “quick look” triage to those patients received via ambulance. Acts as a physician liaison by anticipating the patient’s plan and aggressively updating and expediting the plan of care with the physician. Has authority to direct all of the team members regarding prioritization and patient flow. Helps minimize physician interruption by serving as a point person for the MDs and by facilitating communication with all other providers. Assigns patients to teams and rooms. Monitors room availability and turnover. Assures that orders, specimen collections and treatments are coordinated. Notifies the MD and other providers when a patient is ready for disposition. Is a liaison with other departments and checks on delays in all sub-processes, including lab, pharmacy and consults. Coordinates admissions and transfers. Monitors tracking board, oversees use of tracking board for caregivers and keeps data current. Maintains the ED teams (Care Track, etc.) and encourages the teams to abide by the team guidelines. Sets priorities for patient placement by setting priorities for ED admits and discharges. Communicates with the Administrative Supervisors on ongoing basis as unit situation changes. Uses triggers/criteria to eliminate potential bottlenecks. Ensuring use of set protocols when appropriate. Job Function Staffing Attends “ED Huddles” and communicates accurate information including current patients in ED, potential admissions, staffing needs/status and number of “borders” Provides minimal clinical intervention with patients, but provides clinical consultation to all caregivers. Collaborates with Department Team Leader on moving staff to expedite patient flow. Job Function Quality Management Reports status of patient flow processes and team performance in ED Committee and Patient Throughput Team and contributes to problem resolution and modifications of processes as necessary. Is accountable for defined quality measures including patient wait times in the ED. Holds staff nurses and MD’s accountable for defined quality measures for patients wait time. Job Function Leadership and Teamwork Addresses and resolves patient flow problems during his/her shift. Leads by example by modeling professional behaviors in solving problems, and customer service. Encourage practices open communication among all staff members. Demonstrates and maintains clinical excellence in Emergency Nursing Clinical Practice. Demonstrates the ability to perform in a professional manner during crisis or emergency situations. Provides feedback to staff regarding performance and reports staff performance concerns to the Team leader and communicates any issues involving Providers with Lead Physician or ED Medical Director. Maintains exemplary attendance and availability according to department need. Collaborates with peers to assure coverage of role (ie: unexpected absences, vacation time, etc.). Encourages a safe environment by promoting adherence to established protocols, policies and procedures. Displays sound judgment and critical thinking skills in areas of decision-making and problem-solving. Directs activities toward support of DCH Mission and achievement of Department goals and objectives. Communicates information verbally and in writing to appropriate persons. Demonstrates knowledge of documentation and down-time procedures. Observes and practices DCH policy concerning patient confidentiality including on-line information and the Medical Record on file. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications RN with current Alabama Licensure. BSN or minimum of two (2) years RN experience required. Recent 2-year RN experience in the Emergency Department setting required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required. Basic MS Word and MS Excel skills required. Experience performing as charge nurse for a minimum of 6 months. Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues. Must have prior experience in leadership, clear communication and problem-solving, setting appropriate priorities, working in teams and appropriate delegation. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential.
RN Full-time
DCH Health System

Patient Flow Coordinator - RN

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview The ED Patient Flow Coordinator is responsible for the overall movement of patients through the ED in a safe and efficient manner. The position will coordinate all patient care activities and be a liaison to the ED physician to ensure that care will be delivered in a safe and efficient manner. The ED Patient Flow Coordinator appropriately delegates the workload and is a role model for teamwork, leadership and professionalism in the ED. Responsibilities Job Function Patient Flow Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Manages front line operations of area of accountability related to meeting/exceeding departmental goals, 5 keys of excellence, DCH Mission and Vision. Serves the liaison to the Triage RN, and will give a “quick look” triage to those patients received via ambulance. Acts as a physician liaison by anticipating the patient’s plan and aggressively updating and expediting the plan of care with the physician. Has authority to direct all of the team members regarding prioritization and patient flow. Helps minimize physician interruption by serving as a point person for the MDs and by facilitating communication with all other providers. Assigns patients to teams and rooms. Monitors room availability and turnover. Assures that orders, specimen collections and treatments are coordinated. Notifies the MD and other providers when a patient is ready for disposition. Is a liaison with other departments and checks on delays in all sub-processes, including lab, pharmacy and consults. Coordinates admissions and transfers. Monitors tracking board, oversees use of tracking board for caregivers and keeps data current. Maintains the ED teams (Care Track, etc.) and encourages the teams to abide by the team guidelines. Sets priorities for patient placement by setting priorities for ED admits and discharges. Communicates with the Administrative Supervisors on ongoing basis as unit situation changes. Uses triggers/criteria to eliminate potential bottlenecks. Ensuring use of set protocols when appropriate. Job Function Staffing Attends “ED Huddles” and communicates accurate information including current patients in ED, potential admissions, staffing needs/status and number of “borders” Provides minimal clinical intervention with patients, but provides clinical consultation to all caregivers. Collaborates with Department Team Leader on moving staff to expedite patient flow. Job Function Quality Management Reports status of patient flow processes and team performance in ED Committee and Patient Throughput Team and contributes to problem resolution and modifications of processes as necessary. Is accountable for defined quality measures including patient wait times in the ED. Holds staff nurses and MD’s accountable for defined quality measures for patients wait time. Job Function Leadership and Teamwork Addresses and resolves patient flow problems during his/her shift. Leads by example by modeling professional behaviors in solving problems, and customer service. Encourage practices open communication among all staff members. Demonstrates and maintains clinical excellence in Emergency Nursing Clinical Practice. Demonstrates the ability to perform in a professional manner during crisis or emergency situations. Provides feedback to staff regarding performance and reports staff performance concerns to the Team leader and communicates any issues involving Providers with Lead Physician or ED Medical Director. Maintains exemplary attendance and availability according to department need. Collaborates with peers to assure coverage of role (ie: unexpected absences, vacation time, etc.). Encourages a safe environment by promoting adherence to established protocols, policies and procedures. Displays sound judgment and critical thinking skills in areas of decision-making and problem-solving. Directs activities toward support of DCH Mission and achievement of Department goals and objectives. Communicates information verbally and in writing to appropriate persons. Demonstrates knowledge of documentation and down-time procedures. Observes and practices DCH policy concerning patient confidentiality including on-line information and the Medical Record on file. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications RN with current Alabama Licensure. BSN or minimum of two (2) years RN experience required. Recent 2-year RN experience in the Emergency Department setting required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required. Basic MS Word and MS Excel skills required. Experience performing as charge nurse for a minimum of 6 months. Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues. Must have prior experience in leadership, clear communication and problem-solving, setting appropriate priorities, working in teams and appropriate delegation. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential.
RN Outpatient Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - Nucor Clinic

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Performs occupational health related nursing duties on-site at industry locations, including clinical nursing, injury/illness management, and health/wellness promotion for employees and family members over 18 years. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with other team members and disciplines in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Responsibilities Performs basic and/or advanced nursing tasks indicated for adult patients at onsite industry clinics. Facilitating processes for Medical Leave Management. (Disability, Work Comp and FML) Performs tasks required for surveillance and routine examinations. May include, but not limited to PFT, Drug and Alcohol Screening, Audiogram, Lab Test, EKG, Vision Screening, Vaccinations. Performs assessments and completes documentation for patients presenting for initial injury/illness care and reoccurring visits. Takes call after hours and responds to health related emergencies and manages progression to further medical treatment. Dispenses routine medications as ordered by physician. Manages and maintains medication stock. Provides basic care or treatments, such as taking vital signs, assessing pain level, administering prescribed medications, wound dressings and application of splints/braces. Communicates test results and x-ray reports to physician. Reports abnormal results and/or observations to physician. Anticipates the needs of the physician, ensuring that follow-up test results, reports, and any outside documentation are available for review. Completes documentation and correctly organizes all medical data in medical record. Provides and documents patient education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, and developmental needs, after identifying barriers to learning. Maintains a well-stocked, safe, clean work environment. Attends in-service programs, all mandatory required training/education and unit/department/service meetings. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have a current Alabama RN licensure and must be in good standing with the board. Must have at least 2 years nursing experience. Experience in Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine preferred. Experience in Occupational Medicine preferred. BLS and ACLS required within 90 days of hire. Computer skills required. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORKING CONDITIONS WORK CONTEXT Interpersonal Relationships: This position requires working and communicating effectively within a team in a fast-paced working environment delivering medical services to patients and clients. Physical Work Conditions: This position includes potential exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous material. This position requires wearing personal protective equipment in appropriate situations. Structural Job Characteristics: The Nucor Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 0700-1700 work schedules are variable, but requires work necessary to perform the job. PHYSICAL FACTORS This positions requires talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, balancing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion, standing, and/or using hands to handle, control, or feel objects. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential.
RN Part-time
DCH Health System

Part Time - Registered Nurse/RN - Clinical Resource Team (CRT)

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Responsibilities Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current Alabama RN license required. Two (2) years of RN experience preferred, with at least one (1) year RN experience in the hospital setting . Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Working Conditions: WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction. Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop. Must be able to run in an emergency. Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects. Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips. Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential.
RN Outpatient Outpatient Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - Endocrinology Clinic Tuscaloosa

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Plans, coordinates and directs quality care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive relationships with patients/families in the physician clinic. Provide professional nursing care for these patients according to established standards and practices. Assist with the overall operations of the clinic to include the work environment including assuring that appropriate clinical policies and procedures are in place and followed. Work within scope of practice allowable by licensing and/or certification board. Responsibilities Assesses condition of each clinic patient, which may include, but not limited to: the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and other needs. Assist physician(s) and/or nurse practitioner with developing and implementing a comprehensive clinical environment for the identification, evaluation, and treatment of patients in the Clinic Assist physician(s) and/or nurse practitioner with care and follow up of all patients Assist with all applicable testing of patients - as ordered by physicians and/or nurse practitioner. Provide additional nursing care in the clinical setting as directed by the physicians and/or nurse practitioner Prepare exam/treatment rooms with necessary equipment. Assist physicians and/or nurse practitioner with patient exams, procedures, tests, treatments and minor procedures Administer medications and treatments as directed by physicians and/or nurse practitioner according to scope of approved clinic practices. Instruct patient in collection of samples, testing, procedures, and follow up care. Schedule follow up appointments, exams, and tests as needed. Instruct patient and/or family regarding medications and follow-up care. Screen and respond to triage calls and ensure follow-up by nurse or physician and/or nurse practitioner. Clean and stock rooms as scheduled Review the patients that have tests due or that are overdue to insure that all ordered test are done. Notify the appropriate provider if the patient does not have the ordered test completed. Assist with management of the clinic including developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for staff and patients Attend required professional and clinical meetings. Maintain patient privacy in all matters including written medical records and computer records. Assist with day to day operations of the clinic including but not limited to answering the phone, organizing charts, ordering supplies, etc. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications RN requirements: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from RN program with current Alabama licensure in good standing from the Alabama Board of Nursing. Prior work experience in outpatient primary care or other physician clinic - preferred Ability to operate basic office equipment. Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with patients, coworkers and other visitors. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORKING CONDITIONS Requires manual dexterity. Position is in a clinic setting requiring mostly standing, reaching, bending, and stooping during the course of each day. Occasionally requires lifting up to 40 pounds from floor to shoulder level. May require use of footstool to reach top shelves. The position includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard material. The position requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. The position requires good communication skills, involves contact either face to face, by email or over the phone with co-workers, physicians, and patients. Physical presence onsite of essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
RN Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse/RN - 5N - Cardiac/Neuro Medical and Acute Stroke Unit - $12,000 Sign-On Bonus

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Our Cardiac/Neuro Medical and Acute Stroke Unit is a 42-bed unit dedicated to our patients diagnosed with both neurological and cardiac conditions, such as congestive heart failure or acute stroke. This area is a 1:6 ratio staffed with a group of highly skilled nurses trained to work with these specific diagnoses. This team takes pride in being experts at managing complex neuro-cardiac conditions with precision and compassion while working alongside the cardiologists and neurologists to ensure we maintain the best practice standards of care for this specific patient population. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan. Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Perioperative: ACLS PACU –PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit – NRP Pediatrics – PALS Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS Dialysis: ACLS International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Working Conditions WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussionDealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. Schedules vary; every other weekend required. Weekends include Saturday & Sunday PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. KEY WORD SEARCH Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN
RN Outpatient Full-time
Premise Health

Registered Nurse, Occupational Health

Premise Health Tuscaloosa, AL
Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare. For more information, visit www.jobs.premisehealth.com. Premise Health is proud to partner with Michelin North America and is seeking a Full Time, Occupational Health Registered Nurse to provide care to client employees in our Health Center located in Tuscaloosa, AL. The scheduled hours are Monday - Friday, 6:15am-3:45pm. Work independently in a rewarding single-nurse occupational health center. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of occupational health experience. Previous experience with Workers' Compensation and case management preferred. What You’ll Do Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations and manages required physical evaluations (OSHA, DOT, CDC, etc.) Evaluates, treats, and prioritizes patient care within the scope of practice Delivers evidence-based care to injured workers, accelerates return to work, and coordinates case management with the TPA and client Implements and monitors transitional duty programs for injured workers Performs and documents medical tests, screenings, and treatments as defined in site contract (EKG, audiometry, spirometry, vision) Administers medications and emergency care within legal scope of practice Maintains medical equipment, ensures a clean and safe environment, and follows infection control procedures Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date records Educates patients on health promotion and participates in follow-up care Collaborates with healthcare professionals and resources, and company departments on health programs and injury prevention Assists with accident investigations, return-to-work programs, and workplace safety initiatives Performs other duties as assigned What You’ll Bring Certificate from an accredited Nursing School or Associate degree (A.S.) is required; Bachelor's degree (BSN) from four-year college or university is preferred Currently licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice required Certification in Occupational Health (COHN/COHN-S), Emergency Nursing, or Case Management preferred and may be required for some sites Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services At least three years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an occupational health clinic, emergency room, or other ambulatory care clinic Experience in strategies to promote and maintain healthy, safe, and productive workplaces, including: partners to identify/mitigate workplace hazards, health screenings/education, fitness for duty, and return to work exams Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers full-time team members benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with company match, paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, EAP, access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents. Additional benefits can be viewed here: https://jobs.premisehealth.com/benefits. Premise is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
RN OR Full-time
DCH Health System

Registered Nurse - CVOR

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. . Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Responsibilities Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan. Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current Alabama RN license required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Acute Care – Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Cardiac/Critical Care – Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS required. Emergency Department – Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). Perioperative – Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS required. Additionally: PACU – AHA PALS required Prep & Discharge/Post-Surgical – Does not require ACLS. Rehab – Current AHA BLS required. Women’s/Children – Current AHA BLS required. Additionally: NICU – Current AHA Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and STABLE Program required. Labor & Delivery – Current AHA ACLS, AHA NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required. Mother Baby Unit – Current AHA NRP, and STABLE Program required. Pediatrics – Current AHA PALS required. Clinical Support – Current AHA BLS required. Additionally: Cardiac Monitoring Unit – Current AHA ACLS required. North Harbor – Current AHA BLS required. Working Conditions WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential.