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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.
Responsibilities Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs and the physician's medical diagnosis within the framework of Huntsville Hospital Policy. Completes on-going assessments and updates nursing plan of care. Performs therapeutic interventions consistent with the nature of the unit.
Evaluates and documents the impact of nursing interventions and outcomes based on standards of care and practice. 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. 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. Qualifications Graduate of accredited school of nursing required. Current State of Alabama Nursing License required.
Healthcare Provider BLS is required within the orientation period. Experience preferred, new graduate accepted. 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.
Build your career with us At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.
Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U. S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.
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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!
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Day shift
About the role
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.