About the position
The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of patients and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care and policies. The nurse evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise and evaluate nursing care of patients.
- Correlate nursing process with medical plan of care and policies.
- Evaluate assigned patients and document nursing care.
- Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
- Perform various patient tests and administer medications.
- Promote patients' independence by establishing care goals.
- Teach patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
- At least two years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care.
- Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
- Current License with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
- Current BLS required and ACLS after 6 months.
