56 emergency department jobs found

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...

Overview Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff the Health Care Assistant 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 required: High School Diploma or GED Education preferred: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care...

Overview Obtains blood specimens from patients and delivers specimens to the laboratory and/or sends through the transport system.  Correctly identifies patients and specimens. Qualifications Education High School diploma or GED required. MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred. Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of biology and 6 semester hours of chemistry preferred.   Experience Previous work experience strongly 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 able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.  Absolute integrity and accuracy in the patient identification process. Must complete HeartSaver CPR by the end of the...

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. Qualifications Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing License, Certification and/or Registration: Current Alabama or Multi-state Nursing License required.B LS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in the orientation period. ACLS, PALS, or NRP is required for critical care areas based on patient populatiion. Experience:  New RN graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities: M ust have excellent communication skills with the ability to...

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 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 This position represents patient care directed toward pediatric critical care areas; step down areas, and general care areas Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certifications:  HS/GED Required. Must be licensed by the ASBRT and registered by the NBRC or credentialed as a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) by the NBRC.  Certification of PALS and NRP are preferred for all applicants and are mandatory within one year. Certification of BLS is preferred for hire processes and required within the orientation period, not to exceed 90 days of hire or transfer. Certification of ACLS is preferred. 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 pediatric transport competencies are preferred upon hire. Additional...

Overview This position represents patient care directed toward pediatric critical care areas; step down areas, and general care areas Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certifications:  HS/GED Required. Must be licensed by the ASBRT and registered by the NBRC or credentialed as a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) by the NBRC.  Certification of PALS and NRP are preferred for all applicants and are mandatory within one year. Certification of BLS is preferred for hire processes and required within the orientation period, not to exceed 90 days of hire or transfer. Certification of ACLS is preferred. 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 pediatric transport competencies are preferred upon hire. Additional...

Overview This position represents patient care directed toward pediatric critical care areas; step down areas, and general care areas Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certifications:  HS/GED Required. Must be licensed by the ASBRT and registered by the NBRC or credentialed as a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) by the NBRC.  Certification of PALS and NRP are preferred for all applicants and are mandatory within one year. Certification of BLS is preferred for hire processes and required within the orientation period, not to exceed 90 days of hire or transfer. Certification of ACLS is preferred. 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 pediatric transport competencies are preferred upon hire. Additional...

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. Qualifications Education required: High School or GED completion License, Certification and/or registration: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. Proof of Nursing Assistant (CNA) class completion required from a state approved program. Active certification preferred but not required. EMT Certification accepted. About Us Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named   Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News &...

Department: 36402 Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05 Major Responsibilities: Demonstrates...

Overview Obtains blood specimens from patients and delivers specimens to the laboratory and/or sends through the transport system.  Correctly identifies patients and specimens. Qualifications Education High School diploma or GED required. MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred. Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of biology and 6 semester hours of chemistry preferred.   Experience Previous work experience strongly 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 able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.  Absolute integrity and accuracy in the patient identification process. Must complete HeartSaver CPR by the end of the...

Overview Monitors drug therapy to improve patient outcome and quality of care, recommends rational and cost-effective pharmacotherapeutic alternatives and provides accurate and efficient medication distribution.  Implements and evaluates nutritional support and pharmacokinetic regimens. Supervises pharmacy technical staff. Qualifications Education:  Bachelor degree in pharmacy or doctor of pharmacy degree from an accredited university with license to practice pharmacy in Alabama required; completion of post graduate pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience strongly preferred. Proof of current AHA BLS must be provided or obtained by the end of the orientation period.   Experience Completion of post graduate pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical practice strongly preferred.   Additional Skills/Abilities Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced...

Overview Performs a variety of patient food service, dishroom, and sanitation duties. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education/Licensure/Certifications: High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience: Food service experience in a high volume healthcare setting 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 Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named   Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest...

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 Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named   Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News...

Overview Provides medical nutrition care to patients through nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention and education utilizing evidence based guidelines.  Develops care plans with appropriate follow-up and reassessment of intervention.  Manages the total nutritional care of patients receiving Enteral Nutrition.  Assess and diagnose patients for malnutrition. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university Licensure, Certification and or Registration:  Alabama State Licensure. Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (must be obtained within 6 months of employment)   Experience:  1-2 years clinical experience preferred but not required Additional Skills/Abilities:  Excellent communication skills.  Good organizational skills with attention to detail necessary. About Us Highlights of our hospitals...

Overview The Student Nurse Aide works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Student Nurse include providing direct patient care standards. The Student Nurse 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. Responsibilities Provides basic and select advanced nursing care to patients within the Student Nurse Aide’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs. Advanced nursing activities that may be delegated to the competent Student Nurse Aide by the RN/LPN include simple dressing changes, phlebotomy, PIV removal, routine medication administration, and more as defined by policy. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age, gender,...

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 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. Qualifications Education required: Graduate of state board School of Nursing License, certification and/or registration: Current Alabama or Multi-state Nursing License required. BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in the orientation period. ACLS, PALS, or NRP is required for critical care areas based on patient population. Experience: Experience preferred; new graduates accepted Additional skills/abilities: Must have excellent communication...

Overview Job Summary    Performs physical therapy procedures and other related tasks under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) and assists the RPT in patient activities.  Supervises technicians, volunteers and students as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:   Education: Graduate of APTA accredited educational program for Physical Therapists Assistants required.  Must have current Alabama license.  Must receive BCLS certification within orientation period.  Prefer member of APTA.   Experience:  None required Additional Skills/Abilities:  Must have excellent communication skills with the ability and willingness to work with all patients in a fast-paced environment. About Us Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named   Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S....