What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Nurse - RN position at Huntsville Health And Rehabilitation LLC?
Our facility is hiring a limited number of Contract Nurses - RN to help cover open shifts.
As a Registered Nurse with our facility, you may perform a variety of duties that provide optimal patient care to our residents. Typical job duties and tasks of our RN Charge Nurses include:
- Taking a patient’s temperature, blood pressure, and other vital statistics
- Completing basic patient care tasks, such as changing a bandage or inserting a catheter
- Observing the patient for changes in their health, mood, and behavior, and subsequently reporting any concerns to an RN Unit Manager or the Physician on duty
- Listening to a patient as they tell you about their family
- Preparing patients for their care, describing procedures ordered by their physicians, and listening to any concerns or grievances they have
- Administering medication to patients as prescribed by their physicians
- Providing patients with immunizations
- Working with or mentoring CNA’s or NA’s to provide optimal care to our patients
Our culture of compassionate care and collaboration is founded on more than just the services we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. With us you’ll find something totally different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Registered Nurse in good standing and meets all applicable Federal and State licensure requirements
- Basic nursing competency skills
- Experience with electronic medical records and documentation
- Graduate of accredited school of licensed practical nursing
