258 prn jobs found

Overview Prepares the patient and/or patient’s family to transition from the hospital to the next appropriate care setting based on their individual needs.  Applies their understanding of medical conditions, insurance coverage and how physical/psychosocial may affect the patient once a patient leaves the medical setting to plan and initiate an individualized discharge plan.  Provide clinical information to payers and/or post-acute providers in order to obtain authorizations for hospitalized patients Qualifications Education required : Bachelor of Social Work (unless MSW required for licensing) from an accredited institution Education preferred: Masters of Social Work from an accredited institution preferred Experience: 3+ years acute care hospital experience preferred License/Certificates: Licensed Medical Social Worker (i.e. LSW, LCSW, ACSW, etc) in Alabama OR Licensed in Alabama within 6 months of...

Overview Performs ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.  Performs vascular procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in applying ultrasound techniques for imaging diagnosis.  Responsible for the safety and comfort of all patients undergoing ultrasound procedures.  Ensures that all procedures have been appropriately ordered with satisfactory patient identification obtained prior to conducting procedure.  Performs all procedures according to departmental protocol.  Responsible for orientation and training of new staff and students. Provides guidance, direction, and leadership to the Ultrasound staff and effectively communicates departmentally and interdepartmentally. Qualifications Education:   A high school diploma or GED; Graduate of an Accredited School of Ultrasound Technology or ARRT Ultrasound Registration preferred Experience: 1...

Overview 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 nursing Alabama or multi-state Licensure.    BCLS required (must be completed within the Provisionary Period). Experience: Must have successfully completed a Perioperative RN program or have prior experience as a circulating RN. 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...

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 nurse practitioner/physician assistant provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP/PA assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Education: Completion of Nurse Practitioner Master's of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university required or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program   License: Successful completion of a National Certification...

Overview Admits patients, which includes interviewing, preparing admitting forms, and assigning rooms. Receives all faxed documentation from outside the facility and verifies accuracy and Medical Necessity before attaching to patient accounts. Responsibilities Responsible for registration start up process, consents signed, dated and witnessed appropriately; facilitates transfers to ancillary areas; prepares admitting sign in log, assists in pre-registering whenever possible; distributes upfront information forms to admitting.  Ensures proper identification of patient before registration begins by obtaining social security number, insurance cards, and driver’s license.  Verifies all data for accurate patient and guarantor data.  Ensures financial, biographical data, documentation have been obtained properly.  Monitors admitting work flow to insure patients are registered promptly. Handles return mail follow-up to obtain correct...

Overview Admits patients, which includes interviewing, preparing admitting forms, and assigning rooms. Receives all faxed documentation from outside the facility and verifies accuracy and Medical Necessity before attaching to patient accounts. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Admits patients, which includes interviewing, preparing admitting forms, and assigning rooms. Receives all faxed documentation from outside the facility and verifies accuracy and Medical Necessity before attaching to patient accounts. Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education: Minimum Experience - High School or equivalent preferred. On-the-job training or equivalent training in admitting procedures.

Overview Admits patients, which includes interviewing, preparing admitting forms, and assigning rooms. Receives all faxed documentation from outside the facility and verifies accuracy and Medical Necessity before attaching to patient accounts. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Admits patients, which includes interviewing, preparing admitting forms, and assigning rooms. Receives all faxed documentation from outside the facility and verifies accuracy and Medical Necessity before attaching to patient accounts. Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education: Minimum Experience - High School or equivalent preferred. On-the-job training or equivalent training in admitting procedures.

Overview AICU is an 8-bed Medical/Surgical Adult ICU at the Huntsville Hospital for Women/Children campus. Orientation consists of working with an experienced staff and length of orientation is typically 6-12 weeks depending on experience. AICU is the only adult critical care unit at the Women/Children campus. The AICU offers a challenging workflow for RN’s.  AICU receives a variety of patients that includes primarily critical Medical patients, but also Antepartum, Postpartum, GYN Oncology, GYN, ENT, and any adult patient at WC that requires intensive monitoring.  The RN’s in AICU are trained to care for a variety of critical situations including hemorrhage, critical OB, CRRT, ventilators, and titrating drips.  We have 4-beds wired for fetal monitoring that is monitored by an L&D RN on our campus for our critical Antepartum patient. AICU RN’s are responsible for all Rapid Responses and Code Blue situations for the adult patient population at WC.  The staff in...

Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.   Position Summary:  A Clinic Assistant Offsite is placed inside a physician practice to collect and register lab specimens, schedule and pre-authorize diagnostic testing, and act as a general liaison to MMC.  Their daily routine varies depending on the needs of the practice. They collect lab specimens, register them, and prepare them for transport to MMC for processing to the specifications outlined in the laboratory policies and procedures.   They ensue that diagnostic testing is ordered to the provider and patient’s preference and according to the guidelines set by the department and Central Scheduling. They also ensure that results reach the provider whether it be via EMR or fax....

Responsibilities Performs venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Ensures that all information from the blood collection of specimens is entered into the laboratory computer system including time drawn, time received, and proper phlebotomy code. Picks up samples from nursing units as required. Performs other related functions as assigned by the Supervisor. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred.   Experience: One year phlebotomy experience preferred.   Licenses/Certificates: About Us DeKalb Regional Medical Center  celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare...

Overview Performs repetitive and basic therapeutic procedures consistent with the duties of a Patient Care Aide.  Supports team members by assisting as needed to assure optimal patient care.  Assists with duties (within scope of limitations) in lab rooms when needed. Qualifications Education:  High School diploma/GED required. BCLS required within 90 days of employment.  EKG Competency Testing is required within the first 90 days of employment and annually; visual identification of 5 Lethal Cardiac Rhythms, passing with a score of 100%   Experience: Minimum of six months in the Patient Care Aide role or equivalent position.  Possesses knowledge of basic understanding of cardiopulmonary anatomy.   Additional Skills/Abilities:  Ability to adapt to a fast paced dynamic work environment related to changing daily work schedules, working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex cardiac disease and...

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though 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 state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience: Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire. 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...

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 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 Performs peripheral vascular and/or echocardiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Uses independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to perform state-of-the art diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Administers medications as prescribed and under the supervision of a physician. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required: Education: Require ARDMS or CCI registration. Experience: One year of clinical ultrasound experience preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: 1. Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. 2. Ability to use effective interpersonal relation skills when working with a variety of people and situations. 3. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adjust to continuing changes in the daily work schedule. 4. Absolute integrity in the accurate performance & reporting of diagnostic procedures. 5....

Responsibilities 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 an School of Professional Nursing; must provide documented evidence to perform waived  testing Experience: Must have 1 year of RN nursing experience in surgical services, critical care or med surg. 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 Job Summary:   Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Additionally, under the direct supervision of licensed nurses, the nursing assistant performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. These duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, mouth care, ambulation assistance, toilet assistance, feeding, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Patient Care and Safety Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility. Measures and records vital signs, weight, intake, and output accurately and promptly. Observes and reports changes in patient condition, behavior, or needs to the RN or charge nurse. Assists patients with...

Overview Job Summary:   Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Additionally, under the direct supervision of licensed nurses, the nursing assistant performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. These duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, mouth care, ambulation assistance, toilet assistance, feeding, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Patient Care and Safety Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility. Measures and records vital signs, weight, intake, and output accurately and promptly. Observes and reports changes in patient condition, behavior, or needs to the RN or charge nurse. Assists patients with...

Overview Performs ultrasound examinations of the heart and vessels to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the cardiovascular system. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Knowledgable of and selects appropriate ultrasound equipment for echocardiogram procedures. Monitors sound waves for quality of ultrasonic patterns and documents on appropriate media to obtain a permanent record of examiniation. Consults with physicians as required regarding collection of test data and critical test results. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects equipment daily to ensure it is operating effectively. Reports malfunctions. Collaborates effectively with other members of healthcare team concerning pertinent patient information and interventions needed. Completes other duties or task as assigned. Qualifications...