Job Summary\:

The registered nurse assumes principle responsibility for total care of assigned clients in the respective unit. This nurse is responsible for the processes of assessment, reassessment, establishment of nursing diagnoses, formulation of the written plan of care, implementation of care, and evaluation of careThe nurse initiates health care training and education to the client / family as required while supporting and fostering the goals of Andalusia Health and the Department of NursingThe registered nurse demonstrates awareness of ongoing needs of the unit and provides leadership and direction to other team members in maintaining optimal standards of nursing careThe position is accountable for the supervision of other licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel for assigned unitsThe position requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to insure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Andalusia Health on all unitThe registered nurse is responsible for providing care to all of the patient population with consideration to age-specificity and diagnosis

Job Summary\:

The registered nurse assumes principle responsibility for total care of assigned clients in the respective unit. This nurse is responsible for the processes of assessment, reassessment, establishment of nursing diagnoses, formulation of the written plan of care, implementation of care, and evaluation of careThe nurse initiates health care training and education to the client / family as required while supporting and fostering the goals of Andalusia Health and the Department of NursingThe registered nurse demonstrates awareness of ongoing needs of the unit and provides leadership and direction to other team members in maintaining optimal standards of nursing careThe position is accountable for the supervision of other licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel for assigned unitsThe position requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to insure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Andalusia Health on all unitThe registered nurse is responsible for providing care to all of the patient population with consideration to age-specificity and diagnosis

Minimum Education

Associate’s degree Required

Licenses/Certifications\:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of AlabamaBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)BLS/CPR required within 30 days of hire date. ACLS required within 6 months of employment.

Required Skills

Required ability to function in stressful situationsVerbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice. Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to provide, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned units as required with leadership qualitiesThe position requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering client age and diagnosis with full implementation of the nursing process to include assessment/reassessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation

Minimum Education

Associate’s degree Required

Licenses/Certifications\:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of AlabamaBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)BLS/CPR required within 30 days of hire date. ACLS required within 6 months of employment.

Required Skills

Required ability to function in stressful situationsVerbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice. Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to provide, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned units as required with leadership qualitiesThe position requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering client age and diagnosis with full implementation of the nursing process to include assessment/reassessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation