RN Staff- 1F, Med Surg, Weekend Nights, Float, DMH

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Decatur, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse – Float Pool provides high-quality, compassionate, flexible nursing care across multiple hospital units, including the Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, and Step-Down Unit. The RN demonstrates clinical competence, adaptability, and teamwork while addressing varied patient care needs. The role supports Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision, and values and provides care in accordance with the nursing process and hospital policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Nursing license in good standing in the State of Alabama.
At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
Current BLS certification.
Obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire.
Ability to care for patients of all ages.
Ability to act quickly in emergencies and render appropriate life-saving measures.
Ability to understand technical information and follow or give precise instructions.
Ability to communicate, change duties frequently, and accurately record and interpret information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in emergency and/or critical care.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care across assigned units in accordance with the nursing process and hospital policies.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for patients in diverse clinical settings.
Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and perform procedures appropriate to each unit’s scope of care.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions.
Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and ancillary staff to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Float between the Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, ICU, and Step-Down units based on hospital staffing needs.
Acclimate to varying patient populations, workflows, and unit cultures; prioritize care in changing environments.
Use clinical judgment and critical thinking appropriate for high-acuity settings.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Provide patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge instructions.
Serve as a positive role model and resource to peers, supporting teamwork across departments.
Follow infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Escalate concerns or potential safety issues promptly and appropriately.