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

HH Health System•Decatur, AL

5d•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. The nurse demonstrates Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision, and values through their behavior and service to patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers.

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 effectively, including using medical terminology.
Ability to record and interpret information accurately.
Ability to change duties frequently and work across clinical settings.
Manual dexterity and sensory abilities needed to perform nursing duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in emergency and/or critical care.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in assigned units in accordance with the nursing process and hospital policies.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care across diverse clinical settings.
Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and perform procedures within 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 provide 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 according to staffing needs.
Adapt quickly to different patient populations, workflows, and unit cultures, and 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.
Educate patients and families about 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.
Promptly escalate concerns and potential safety issues.
Provide respectful, courteous, and compassionate service in accordance with the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.