Registered Nurse (RN)

ATC Birmingham•Vestavia Hills, AL

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide skilled nursing services to patients in a variety of healthcare settings. The Registered Nurse, or RN, is responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide for over 40 years. Healthcare systems around the U.S. trust ATC Healthcare to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program of study.
Current and unencumbered license in the state of practice.
At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Background screening as required by the state or contract.
Drug screening as required by the contract.
The RN should be able to read medical equipment and documents.
Pushing carts and medical equipment may be a component of the job.
Registered Nurses must be able to lift at least 30 pounds; walk up and down the stairs; position patients; walk long distances; and stand for prolonged periods.
CPR as required by client facility; health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Complies with ATC Healthcare Services policies and procedures.
Provides general care services, including assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Assess healthcare needs of patients through a variety of routine assessments, and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized nursing and health care plans accordingly.
Perform health screenings of patients or clients.
Respond to emergency healthcare needs of patients.
Collect and records data specific to the health status of patients or clients.
Administer medications/treatments as prescribed by medical practitioners.
Responsibilities will vary depending on department of assignment (e.g., Emergency Room/Clinic, advisory to non-medical administrator, infection control, nurse/health education development, quality assurance, nurse anesthetist, etc.).
Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent nursing organization.
Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.