RN Staff - Pediatrics - FT -1st Shift - Sign On Bonus

HH Health System•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatrics is a 38 bed medical surgical floor located within Women and Children’s Hospital. Our nurses focus on the medical needs and treatment of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to 21 years of age. Their specialized training allows them to provide their patients and families with age appropriate emotional support and medical care. Our nurses are part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Pediatric Hospitalists, Nurse Practitioners, Residents, Physical Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, Pharmacists, Dieticians, Social Workers and Child Life Therapy. The pediatric nurse must be caring, compassionate, and have critical thinking skills. The nurse will need to assess a patient’s condition as well as detect any changes and will need to recognize when further intervention is necessary. Our department provides educational opportunities to promote a solid foundation in caring for our patients.

Requirements

Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure
BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period
PALS within one year of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred; new graduates accepted

Responsibilities

Assess a patient’s condition
Detect any changes in patient condition
Recognize when further intervention is necessary

Benefits

childcare
health and wellness programs
an onsite employee pharmacy
a free health clinic
tuition assistance
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending
short term and long term disability
several retirement account options with 401K organization match
nurse residency program
student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application