320 staff nurse jobs found

Overview The lactation consultant will practice in a manner that protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding. LC will use and communicate current evidence-based information. LC will recognize and respect philosophical, cultural, and ethical perspectives influencing the use and delivery of breastfeeding care and services. LC will seek coordination and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams of health professionals (staff nurse, MD). Works with nursing staff on assessments to maximize data needed for proper care plan development and intervention. Understand the evidenced-based Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Knowledgeable and skilled in the physiology and clinical management of breastfeeding. LC identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment. The LC plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The LC evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of/ or progress toward expected outcomes. Regularly attend continuing...

Overview Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/GED required. License, Certification and/or registration: Current CPR certification. Experience: Patient care experience is preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. Ability to perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate clearly. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures. Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to, regular attendance, teamwork,...

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 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 The Clinical Charge Nurse identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment, planning and delegating care based on patient needs. Executes therapeutic physician orders and therapeutic nursing interventions. Evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress towards patient outcomes. Coordinates care between other professional disciplines as needed. Helps patients and/or staff identify problems and explores with them the alternative choices and outcomes. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Alabama license required. BLS within 90 days of hire required. ACLS certification within 90 days of hire required. Experience: Previous nursing experience in a critical care setting with successful demonstration of supervisory and/or management ability required. Additional Skills/Abilities:...

Overview Facilitates communication between patients, staff and physicians.  Schedules hospital outpatient procedures and admissions in a timely and efficient manner.   TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies.  Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 50 pounds.  Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, operate a calculator, telephone, copier and such other office equipment as necessary.  Requires ability to view terminal for long periods of time without eyestrain or stress.  Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.  It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods and to work in an environment which can be very stressful.   TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work is performed in an office environment.  Involves frequent contact with patients.  Work may be...

Overview Operates data entry terminal including inputting data into computer files.  Serves as liaison between patient and medical support staff. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education:   High School graduate or GED preferred   Experience:   Data entry experience preferred   Additional Skills/Abilities:   Knowledge of data processing policies, procedures and concepts. Knowledge of computer operator functions including terminology and equipment.  Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures. Skill in performing repetitive duties of operating computer. Ability to follow specific instructions and set procedures to transfer data into computer.  Ability to work precise and established standards of accuracy to enter data at a high rate of speed.  Ability to establish effective working relations with staff, co-workers, physicians, patients and the public.  Ability to...

Overview Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/GED required. License, Certification and/or registration: Current CPR certification. Experience: Patient care experience is preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. Ability to perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate clearly. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures. Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to, regular attendance, teamwork,...

Overview Operates data entry terminal including inputting data into computer files.  Serves as liaison between patient and medical support staff. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education:   High School graduate or GED preferred   Experience:   Data entry experience preferred   Additional Skills/Abilities:   Knowledge of data processing policies, procedures and concepts. Knowledge of computer operator functions including terminology and equipment.  Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures. Skill in performing repetitive duties of operating computer. Ability to follow specific instructions and set procedures to transfer data into computer.  Ability to work precise and established standards of accuracy to enter data at a high rate of speed.  Ability to establish effective working relations with staff, co-workers, physicians, patients and the public.  Ability to...

Overview Operates data entry terminal including inputting data into computer files.  Serves as liaison between patient and medical support staff. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education:   High School graduate or GED preferred   Experience:   Data entry experience preferred   Additional Skills/Abilities:   Knowledge of data processing policies, procedures and concepts. Knowledge of computer operator functions including terminology and equipment.  Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures. Skill in performing repetitive duties of operating computer. Ability to follow specific instructions and set procedures to transfer data into computer.  Ability to work precise and established standards of accuracy to enter data at a high rate of speed.  Ability to establish effective working relations with staff, co-workers, physicians, patients and the public.  Ability to...

Overview Directs, plans and coordinates the work of the Front Office / Registration staff. Operates data entry terminal including inputting data into computer files. Serves as liaison between patient and medical support staff.  Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required.  Experience: Three years of administrative experience. One year of medical office experience. Additional appropriate education or management may be substituted for two years of administrative experience. Additional Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of data processing policies, procedures and concepts. Knowledge of computer operator functions including terminology and equipment. Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures. Skill in performing repetitive duties of operating computer. Ability to follow specific instructions and set procedures to transfer data into computer. Ability to work precise and established standards of...

Overview Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/GED required. License, Certification and/or registration: Current CPR certification. Experience: Patient care experience is preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. Ability to perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate clearly. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures. Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to, regular attendance, teamwork,...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Responsible for clinical, consultative and educational activities that identify and facilitate the processes to address the learning needs of staff and community. Accountable for all or some aspects of developing, monitoring, and teaching: clinical orientation, policies and procedures, and other opportunities for staff development. Works closely with clinical departments to ensure quality of training. Qualifications Education required: Bachelor or Associates degree in Nursing Education preferred: Advanced nursing education/certification a plus License, certification and/or registration: Current Alabama Nursing licensure required Experience:  Minimum of four (4) years clinical experience required. Management or instructor experience in past three years preferred. Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support instructor status preferred. Performance Based Development System experience preferred....