Resource Nurse - Surgical Trauma ICU Step Down - FT - 1st Shift

The Resource RN remains in good standing with Huntsville Hospital in accordance to set standards of maintaining an overall above average score on annual evaluations. Ability to teach and instruct as well as actively performs scrub techniques appropriate for various procedures. Monitoring skills require multi level documentation, recognition, interpretation with knowledge to treat patient accordingly. Proficient in operation and troubleshooting computer. Supports team members before, during, and following procedures to assure optimal patient care. Serves as a resource to staff regarding hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assists the department manager with clinical and supervisory aspects of the department as well as with annual competencies including but not limited to: 12 lead class and basic EKG class. Meets deadlines in collecting and reporting data. Registry may define responsibilities that are specific to each registry, but does not limit activities under direct physician supervision.

Education: High School diploma/GED. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

License, certification and/or registration:  Current Alabama nursing license.  BCLS and ACLS previously obtained and currently maintained.

Experience: Minimum of five years critical experience and extensive computer skills, proven teaching/training skills, and team leadership skills required.

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 disease.  Ability to learn techniques quickly and accurately. Ability to learn techniques quickly and accurately.Extensive computer skills required.Team leadership skills. Proven teaching/training skills

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. 
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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!

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