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Overview The Child Life Specialist identifies the psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient and provides activities that are developmentally appropriate to satisfy those needs.  Executes therapeutic and recreational activities and evaluates the patient’s response/progress toward normal age and appropriate behavior.  Schedules volunteers to ensure smooth operation of the Child Life Program during the daytime hours.  Act as liaison for activities from the community.  Qualifications Education :  Require Bachelor’s degree in family and child development, child life or related field from an accredited college or university.  License, Certification and/or Registration:  Child Life Certification or eligibility to sit for exam. Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.   Experience: Clinical experience in Child Life Program . Internship in Child Life. Supervised by Certified Child Life...

Overview **This is a temporary experienced RT assignment** This position represents patient care directed toward critical care areas, step down areas, general care areas and critical care transports.   Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (renewable once for a total of 26 weeks) Assignment Type: Temp with Full Time hours Assignment Shifts: 7p-7a, minimum of 48 hours per week for 13 weeks / rotating weekends; Eligible for shift differential Assignment Benefits: Limited benefit plan (High Deductible Health Plan ONLY) Qualifications Education: HS/GED Required. Applicants must be licensed by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy and must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.  Experience:  Minimum of 1 year experience  Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS required if applicable to specific unit.   **...

Overview This position represents patient care directed toward critical care areas, step down areas and general care areas. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: HS/GED Required. Must be licensed by the ASBRT and credentialed by the NBRC, Certified Respiratory Therapist minimum, Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred. Certification of PALS and ACLS is preferred for all applicants. PALS, ACLS, NRP are mandatory within one year. Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes and mandatory upon completion of orientation period. Experience: Clinical experience obtained while attending Respiratory program and will be able to function in critical settings including initiation and support of mechanical ventilation. Additional experience relating to intubation and transport are preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to...

Overview Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children is proud to be the highest delivering hospital in the state of Alabama as well as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. RNs on our 38 bed Mother/Baby unit provide family centered couplet care. Shortly after delivery, a dedicated team of nurses help mom and baby with skin-to-skin bonding and breastfeeding. The Mother Baby unit allows for rooming-in, lactation support, and designated quiet hours. The Mother/Baby RN is skilled in assessing, educating, and caring for postpartum mothers and newborns. The RN identifies patient needs, prioritizes care based on assessments, and is accountable for patient care delivered during the assigned shift. The Mother/Baby RN collaborates and effectively communicates with multidisciplinary team members. The Mother/Baby RN will receive ongoing education and training related to maternal/newborn care and breastfeeding. Qualifications...

Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a broad array of nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider. The individual provides direct patient care for diverse patient populations that vary in gender, age, socioeconomic status, education, physical and mental abilities, locations, sexual lifestyle, and racial and ethnic background. The LPN implements technical nursing procedures according to established policies and procedures and plan of care, assists and reinforces routine patient education, and documents patient care appropriately.  The LPN communicates and interacts with other team members to facilitate teamwork and delivery of quality care. Qualifications Education: Graduate of State board School of Practical Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure.      Experience: Experienced/New Graduate   Additional Skills/Abilities:  BLS required before the...

Overview The Nursing Student works as a Patient Care Aide until Apprentice Certification is obtained. The responsibilities of the Nursing Student include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Nursing Student must exhibit the ability to work with people form diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Qualifications Education required: High School diploma/GED. Candidates must be enrolled in a Board approved nursing education program and be selected for the RN apprenticeship program by the college or university. License, certification and/or registration: BLS required before the conclusion of hte orientation period.  About Us Build your career with us At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll...

Overview Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children is proud to be the highest delivering hospital in the state of Alabama as well as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. RNs on our 38 bed Mother/Baby unit provide family centered couplet care. Shortly after delivery, a dedicated team of nurses help mom and baby with skin-to-skin bonding and breastfeeding. The Mother Baby unit allows for rooming-in, lactation support, and designated quiet hours. The Mother/Baby RN is skilled in assessing, educating, and caring for postpartum mothers and newborns. The RN identifies patient needs, prioritizes care based on assessments, and is accountable for patient care delivered during the assigned shift. The Mother/Baby RN collaborates and effectively communicates with multidisciplinary team members. The Mother/Baby RN will receive ongoing education and training related to maternal/newborn care and breastfeeding. Qualifications...

Overview The Nursing Student works as a Patient Care Aide until Apprentice Certification is obtained. The responsibilities of the Nursing Student include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Nursing Student must exhibit the ability to work with people form diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Qualifications Education required: High School diploma/GED. Candidates must be enrolled in a Board approved nursing education program and be selected for the RN apprenticeship program by the college or university. License, certification and/or registration: BLS required before the conclusion of hte orientation period.  About Us Build your career with us At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll...

Overview Women and Children’s Float Pool provides nursing and tech support to clinical areas within Women and Children’s Hospital. Our nurses focus on the medical needs and treatment of a broad range of ages from newborn to adults. A thorough orientation is provided on Mother/Baby, Pediatrics, PICU, Women’s surgery and RNICU. Each unit has yearly unit specific competencies that must be maintained by the Float Staff. Each unit provides individual education to meet the needs of their patient population. **A minimum of 2 years experience is required. Qualifications Education required: Graduate of accredited school of nursing License, certification and/or registration: Must have a current Alabama/Multi-state nursing license. BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. PALS, NRP required within 1 year of hire. Experience: A minimum of 2 years experience required. Additional skills/abilities: Must...

Overview Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff the Health Care Assistant(HCA) supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally assists staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient Care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files and secretarial supply levels and being responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Qualifications Education: HS/GED required.  Education preferred: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course...

Overview Prepares patients for surgery by performing diagnostic test required by the surgeon and anesthesiologist, documenting past medical/surgical history and current home medications and reporting abnormal results to the appropriate person (surgeon, nurse practitioner, anesthesia evaluator, etc.).  The pre-admission RN also prepares patients for the cath lab and other hospital admissions. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:   Education:  BSN preferred.  Graduate of accredited school of nursing with current Alabama license required.    Experience:  Prefer three years varied clinical experience as RN Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  Ability to manage situations related to family and visitors, patients of varied ages and needs, physicians and other hospital departments.  A positive attitude toward healthcare members and...

Overview Maintains established standards of care, policies, objective, and goals in administering professional nursing care to all patients. The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Neonatal intensive care unit Registered Nurses provide critical care to premature and sick newborns. In addition to providing around-the-clock care to these patients, NICU RNs offer support to the parents, requiring effective communication skills regarding the plan of care and scope of treatment of the patient. The NICU RN will work as a team member with providers and ancillary staff. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that a newborn's critical care treatment is secure....

Overview Maintains established standards of care, policies, objective, and goals in administering professional nursing care to all patients. The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Neonatal intensive care unit Registered Nurses provide critical care to premature and sick newborns. In addition to providing around-the-clock care to these patients, NICU RNs offer support to the parents, requiring effective communication skills regarding the plan of care and scope of treatment of the patient. The NICU RN will work as a team member with providers and ancillary staff. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that a newborn's critical care treatment is secure....

Overview Greets the public, patients, and families. Obtains and enters demographic, financial and registration information for all patient types. Handles all customer service issues in a customer friendly manner. Must collect required fees from patients or authorized representatives. Must be flexible to work as scheduled or needed, which may include alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and being on call. This is an administrative job. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education/Certification: High School/GED required. Post-secondary education preferred. Experience: Two to three years of customer service/public relations experience preferred. Two to three years computer experience preferred. Will consider one year of previous work experience in other fields. Additional Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written skills required. Must possess ability to work in a fast-paced environment...

Responsibilities Performs EEGs, and Evoked Potentials, through the use of specialized equipment. Assumes responsibility and accountability for patients in the department and provides care to these patients through assessment, observation and documentation,. Performs other related duties incidental t other work described within. Work is primarily independent. Responsible for growth and development of business. Qualifications Education: High school diploma/GED required, Graduation from an accredited formal program of Electroencephalography Experience: Experience Preferred Licenses/Certificates: Licensed by the Alabama State Licensure preferred, Current BLS required.

Overview Responsible for the delivery of  patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation; responsible for directing, coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices; collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of a School of Professional Nursing; must provide documented evidence to perform waived  testing Experience: 2 years of RN nursing experience in various clinical settings, including Surgical Services, Critical Care, or Medical-Surgical Nursing. Licenses/Certificates:  License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.  Current BLS certification.  Current ACLS Certification required or obtained within 90 days of employment

Overview The Patient Care Aide(PCA) works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Patient Care Aide include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Patient Care Aide must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.   -------------------------------------------- Non-Licensed Clinical Ladder: Huntsville Hospital non-licensed clinical ladder rewards dedicated patient care aides who meet defined criteria. The program looks at the years of employment, and professional and leadership development. The organization’s clinical ladder motivates our non-licensed personnel to continue developing skills beyond their original training. It also promotes excellent patient care, fosters self-growth and career advancement, and supports recognition....

Overview The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluation and treatment of inpatient and outpatients with a variety of diagnoses. Inpatient responsibilities will focus on evaluation of patients' swallowing dysfunction (bedside evaluations and Modified Barium Swallow Studies) as well as speech and language function. Outpatient responsibilities will consist of evaluation and treatment of speech and language skills of primarily pediatric population. Works with patients and their families, the Speech-Language Pathologist utilizes various activities and exercises to aide patients with disorders in production, reception, and perception of speech and language and to help these persons to reach their greatest physical and vocational potential. Responsibilities Performs patient evaluations, sets goals, plans treatment regimen and discharge plan in accordance with ABESPA standard of care. Patient treatments performed in a...

Overview The Hospitality Assistant is responsible for delivering and retrieving patient meal trays, providing individualized assistance to each patient, Hospitality Rounds and nourishment services Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred Experience: Minimum of two years in food service required with health care experience preferred Additional skills/abilities:  Excellent communication and customer service skills required Must be knowledgeable of and able to follow the standards of federal, state and regulatory agencies and JCAHO for sanitation, food preparation and handling Must be able to properly identify patients and maintain confidentiality About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A...

Overview Performs a wide variety of technical patient care activities and clerical support related to patients admitted to Emergency Services. Assists nursing personnel by performing routine patient care activities. Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certifications: High school diploma or GED required. Experience: Prior medical experience preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be familiar with emergency procedures, legal requirements and standard nursing procedures. Must be certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers. BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in the orientation period. Knowledge of hospital forms and patient identification equipment preferred. Must have a working knowledge of medical terminology. Must be familiar with multi-line...