RN Circulator Outpatient 20P- OR GMT- PRN- 1st Shift

Overview

The RN identifies patient needs and prioritizes care based on continuous assessment, executes therapeutic physician orders and therapeutic nursing interventions. 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 required. Current State of Alabama Nursing License required.Healthcare Provider BLS is required within the orientation period.

Experience: Experience preferred, new graduate accepted.

Additional Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to use effective interpersonal relation skills when working with a variety of people and situations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adjust to continuing changes in the daily work schedule.
• Absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of surgical procedures.
• Must be able to display a positive attitude, cheerfulness, and the willingness to assist when communicating with the public.

• Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs and the physician's medical diagnosis within the framework of Huntsville Hospital Policy.

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  Completes on-going assessments and updates nursing plan of care.

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  Performs therapeutic interventions consistent with the nature of the unit.

• • Documentation includes:
    • Assessment and ongoing assessment findings.
    • Updated clinical priorities for documentation.
    • Therapeutic nursing interventions with special attention to patient education and discharge planning.
    • Patient's response to interventions and progress towards outcomes are noted.

       

      Evaluates and documents the impact of nursing interventions and outcomes based on standards of care and practice.

• Functions as RN Circulator during surgical procedures.
• Assists in orientation of new employees and provides support as needed.
• Demonstrates accountability by staying informed of current changes in practice, new equipment, and quality initiatives.
• Ability to function as scrub/technician during surgical procedures.
• Ability to function as second assistant per Huntsville Hospital Policy and Procedure.

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 Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al