RN Staff- Full-Time, Central Staffing, Weekend Nights, Float, DMH

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Decatur, AL

6h•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 role requires clinical competence, adaptability, and teamwork to meet diverse patient care needs in a dynamic environment, while demonstrating Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision, and values. The RN provides direct patient care in accordance with the nursing process and hospital policies; assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care; administers medications, monitors vital signs, performs unit-appropriate procedures, and responds to changes in patient condition. The RN collaborates with physicians and other care team members, educates patients and families, and maintains accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation. The position floats among units according to staffing needs and requires adjusting to different patient populations, workflows, and unit cultures. The RN prioritizes care in changing environments, applies clinical judgment in high-acuity settings, supports colleagues, and follows infection-prevention, safety, and regulatory standards. The RN also participates in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives and promptly escalates concerns.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Hold a 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 respond quickly in emergencies and render appropriate life-saving measures.
Ability to understand technical information, follow or give precise instructions, and accurately record and interpret information.
Effective communication skills, including use of medical terminology.
Ability to change duties frequently and use clinical reasoning, mathematical skills, and manual dexterity relevant to the role.

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 differing patient populations, workflows, and unit cultures; prioritize care in fast-paced and 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 about care, medications, and discharge instructions.
Serve as a positive role model and resource to peers, supporting teamwork and collaboration across departments.
Adhere to infection-prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
Promptly and appropriately escalate concerns or potential safety issues.