Elmore Community Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to work in the Med Surge/ ER to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.
Pay depending on experience
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Assess and chart observations of the patient’s condition at each visit
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication.
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress.
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
- Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient’s care plan.
- Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care.
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.
Skills
- Proven experience as a registered nurse
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
- Excellent knowledge of emergency care
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
- BSc or other diploma from a nursing program
- Valid nursing license
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $23.30 – $45.00 per hour
Shift Diff available
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
- Day Shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wetumpka, AL 36092: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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