An RN provides and coordinates total nursing care for patients maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Nursing Care Division and Medical Center policies and procedures.

Some of the skills performed

Shift Report, hand off of patient information Administration of blood products IV Therapy Medication administrationVenopuncture for blood collection Physical Assessment and collecting of information Rounding with physiciansFingerstick blood sugars Directing staff in patient care Develop and update patient problem list Initiates and coordinates resources in planning patient care Insertion of foley catheters and Nasogastric tubeTranscribing physician orders Dressing wounds and skin care Care of patients with central lines including central line dressing change

Assisting physicians with procedure (ie. Central line and chest tube insertion)

EDUCATION:

                      

                       Graduation from an accredited school of nursing program 

 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

                       Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing 

 

After orientation demonstrates and maintains skills and knowledge pertinent to the practice and

            education of Registered Nurse.

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.