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

HH Health System•Decatur, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse – Float Pool provides high-quality, compassionate, flexible nursing care across the Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, and Step-Down Unit. The RN demonstrates clinical competence, adaptability, teamwork, and sound judgment while responding to diverse patient care needs in a dynamic hospital environment. The role supports Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision, and values and its commitment to courteous, respectful, high-quality service.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Possess a nursing license in good standing in the State of Alabama.
At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification 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 communicate effectively, follow or give precise instructions, and accurately record and interpret information.
Ability to adapt frequently from one duty to another.
Ability to read technical and scientific materials, record data using paper and electronic means, and communicate using medical terminology.
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret patient information to carry out a plan of care.
Manual dexterity to perform functions pertinent to the job assignment.

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, and prioritize care in fast-paced and changing environments.
Apply clinical judgment and critical thinking appropriate to 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 and collaboration across departments.
Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Escalate concerns or potential safety issues appropriately and promptly.