Staff Nurse jobs at Huntsville Hospital

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. Responsible for improving the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation. Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through extensive interaction with Physicians, Nursing staff, other patient caregivers, and medical records coding staff to ensure that appropriate reimbursement is received for the level of service rendered to all patients with a DRG based payer (Medicare, Blue Cross, other payors as determined by CDI departmental goals). Ensures the accuracy and completeness of clinical information used for measuring and reporting Physician and medical center outcomes. Educates all members of the patient care team on an ongoing basis. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Current RN Licensure in the State of Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associates Degree Minimum Experience: Five (5) years in the practice of professional nursing. Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: CCDS or CDIP Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Additional education in Finance, Healthcare regulations and diagnoses-procedure coding. Preferred Experience: Experience in Healthcare Utilization and Revenue Management. Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates aptitude in critical care or medical-surgical nursing Must demonstrate excellent observation skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication by organizing work priorities and following standard of work Working knowledge of DRG coding optimization strategies and clinical documentation requirements are helpful Demonstrates interpersonal skills including professionalism practicing positive approaches to the position The position requires computer skills and the ability to be self-directed Familiar with ICD10 coding conventions, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, MSDRG reimbursement, coding software (preferably 3M 360 Encompass) Leadership skills are required Maintains requirements contained in Remote Agreement or forfeit the opportunity Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Improves the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation by performing admission / continued stay reviews using the Compliant Documentation Program Management (CDMP) guidelines. Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation to ensure that appropriate severity of the patient is documented and to ensure appropriate reimbursement is received for the level of service rendered to all patients with a DRG based payer (Medicare, Blue Cross and others as determined by CDI program goals) Conducts on-going follow-up reviews to ensure points of clarification have been recorded in the patient's medical record using department standard work to set workflow priority and scheduling.. Works with Physicians concurrently, during the patient's stay, to educate and receive specific documentation pertinent to all requirements in question. Refers questionable quality, patient safety indicators, and utilization concerns to CDI Director, nursing and case management as indicated Writes queries to provide professional clinical inquiry about missing documentation (clinical indicators, diagnoses, or more descriptive) for conversion to codable terms following compliant, non leading format. Monitors the documentation against "core measure" quality indicators and addresses non-compliance documentation with Physicians and other appropriate staff. Interacts on a regular basis with Physician, nursing and case managers to ensure continuity of documentation. Works collaboratively with the coding staff to assign the "working" DRG to contribute for IDT Rounds. Processes all discharges by updating the DRG worksheet to reflect changes in patient status, procedures and/or treatments and concurs with the attending Physician to finalize diagnoses. Maintains a leadership role to ensure specific and compliant documentation is achieved recognizing its use in quality measures and reporting medical center and Physician outcomes. Educates various customer audiences on clinical documentation opportunities, coding, reimbursement and performance methodologies. Ensures documentation is meeting "medical necessity" for specific level of care and that services provided to the patient has a reasonably beneficial effect; refers cases to Utilization Review as indicated. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the DRG system and coding guidelines to facilitate recovery of appropriate payments for services rendered. Utilizes results of DRG analysis to have on-going dialogue with Physicians, nurses, coders, and case managers, to improve overall knowledge and performance. Participates in efforts to contain cost and/or generate revenue. Submits written ideas for reducing cost or adding revenue. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently by achieving daily reviews as assigned. Maintains and adjusts schedules to meet team performance and is willing to change workload or assignments as indicated. Meets assigned deadlines and departmental productivity standards. Assists with special projects as needed and all other duties as assigned. Maintains requirements in Remote Agreement in order to retain work from home opportunity. Work collaboratively with CDI team members to complete daily work of the team. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 30 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 30 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY The Critical Care Registered Nurse systematically and continuously collects and assesses data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care with the patient and/or family. He/she performs all required elements of a nursing assessment including but not limited to physical examination, assessment of readiness to learn, psychosocial assessment, functional assessment and utilization of patient/family specific assessment scales as required. The Critical Care Registered Nurse is an active member of the multidisciplinary team and collaborates in the development, execution and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care or critical pathway. The Critical Care Registered Nurse must be proficient in a wide variety of high-level nursing skills. Critical Care nurse should be a specialist in evaluating intensive care patients, recognizing complications, administering care and coordinating with other members of the critical care team. Successful critical care nurses also excel at interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking and decision-making. The Critical Care Registered Nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering care. The Registered Nurse's decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION $65/hr 13 week contract No benefits Expectation to work every other weekend and 7 shifts per pay period (3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next week) POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate degree in nursing or equivalent Minimum Experience 2 years critical care experience in the last 3 years Required Registration/License/Certification Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Alabama ACLS within 12 months BLS on hire Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience N/A Preferred Registration/License/Certification CCRN preferred Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Plans, organizes, manages, and evaluates the care of patients in the perioperative setting. Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, quality patient and family centered care. Facilitates patient flow and ensures the provision of high quality patient care. Integrates knowledge, skill and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care to include necessary preoperative and postoperative education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols and pathways for care delivery. Incorportates quality data and information into daily processes to continuously enhance outcomes. Works with administration to carry out the mission statement and vision of the facility in all aspects of services and reports directly to the Perioperative Supervisor. Provides a continuous focus on customer service throughout the organization. Works to maintain effective team communication committed to organizational goals. Uses productive feedback to advocate for each patient. Maintains positive employee relations and maximum productivity by fostering open communication and assisting peers during downtime. Engages in activities that promote ongoing personal and professional growth. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent Minimum Experience 2 years of Perioperative experience Required Registration/License/Certification BLS obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer Registered Nursing License Preferred Education N/A Preferred Experience Perioperative experience to include a multispecialty case mix of patients served. Endoscopy, Orthopaedic, ENT, Opthalmology, General, Urology, and Plastic Surgery experience preferred. Preferred Registration/License/Certification ACLS/PALS Other Requirements 3-5 years medical-surgical nursing experience

Responsible for the delivery of individualized patient care to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Work is performed in accordance with Patient Services Standards of Care and professional standards of practice of an accredited school of nursing. Prefer previous clinical experience in area of specialty. Must have a current Alabama RN License. Must have BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association.

Responsible for the delivery of individualized patient care to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Work is performed in accordance with Patient Services Standards of Care and professional standards of practice.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prefer previous clinical experience in area of specialty. Must have a current Alabama RN License. Must have BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus 1 year of Experience Responsible for the delivery of individualized patient care to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Work is performed in accordance with Patient Services Standards of Care and professional standards of practice of an accredited school of nursing. Prefer previous clinical experience in area of specialty. Must have a current Alabama RN License. Must have BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association.

Responsible for the delivery of individualized patient care to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Work is performed in accordance with Patient Services Standards of Care and professional standards of practice of an accredited school of nursing. Prefer previous clinical experience in area of specialty. Must have a current Alabama RN License. Must have BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association.

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY The Psychiatric RN will provide direct patient care. They will promote a culture of patient safety on the unit. This nurse works closely with the treatment team to coordinate care and implement interventions. Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associates degree in nursing or equivalent. Required Registration/License/Certification Registered Nursing license. BLS and CPI within 90 days of hire.

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Our OB Observation Unit consists of 8 triage/antepartum rooms. The OB OBS nurses complete a comprehensive assessment of women during the antepartum period to women experiencing complications of pregnancy including preterm labor, premature rupture of membranes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, diabetes, bleeding and infection. They are also responsible for patient triage, patient education, and assisting physicians in the assessment of patient needs and treatment plan(s). POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associates degree in nursing or equivalent Minimum Experience 1 year of labor and delivery nursing experience Required Registration/License/Certification Current RN license from the Alabama Board of Nursing BLS within 90 days of hire NRP within 90 days of hire AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 90 days of hire Preferred Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing Preferred Experience 2 years of labor and delivery nursing or 2 years related experience in high risk obstetric unit Preferred Registration/License/Certification RNC-OB Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Assist provider with data collection, appropriate medical interventions, and patient education. Perform these duties through teamwork, while exhibiting high customer service and patient safety. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Graduate of a Registered Nurse program. Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Licensed or eligible for licensing in the State of Alabama as RN. BLS within 90 days of date of hire or transfer. Preferred Education N/A Preferred Experience Prior physician office experience. Preferred Registration/License/Certification Associates or Bachelor's degree. BLS ACLS Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate degree in nursing or equivalent Minimum Experience 2 years recent acute care experience Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License ACLS must be obtained within 1 year of hire date BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire date PALS within 1 year of hire date (if required in work area) Preferred Education Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field Preferred Experience Recent hospital experience and/or previous nursing practice experience preferred. Preferred Registration/License/Certification N/A Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient/family centered care for all patient populations. Provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Graduate of a nursing school Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License BLS obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer or prior to taking call. Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience Perioperative, Perianesthesia, ER, ICU/stepdown experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Graduate from a school of nursing Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License ACLS must be obtained within 1 year of hire date BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire date Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience 1 to 2 years of Med/ Surg experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification Affilliation with professional organization (American Nurse Association, Alabama Nurse Association, American Nephrology Nurse Association, etc) Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Responds within the hospital to emergent situations, or acute changes in conditions requiring immediate treatment or provider notification for the individual to obtain medical treatment. Assist in the resuscitation as the team lead following AHA guidelines until a provider is able to respond and assume care. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education AND or equivalent Minimum Experience Minimum of 3 years critical care or ED experience Required Registration/License/Certification Registered Nurse License BLS within 90 days of hire. Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience 5 years Critical Care or ED experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification BLS ACLS PALS NRP STABLE Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Completion of home medication history process for inpatient admissions. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent. Minimum Experience Minimum of one-year RN experience in clinical setting Required Registration/License/Certification ACLS upon hire/transfer BLS upon hire/transfer PALS (Requirement for RRT) required within 6 months of DOH or transfer Registered Nursing License Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience N/A Preferred Registration/License/Certification N/A Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY The Critical Care Registered Nurse systematically and continuously collects and assesses data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care with the patient and/or family. He/she performs all required elements of a nursing assessment including but not limited to physical examination, assessment of readiness to learn, psychosocial assessment, functional assessment and utilization of patient/family specific assessment scales as required. The Critical Care Registered Nurse is an active member of the multidisciplinary team and collaborates in the development, execution and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care or critical pathway. The Critical Care Registered Nurse must be proficient in a wide variety of high-level nursing skills. Critical Care nurse should be a specialist in evaluating intensive care patients, recognizing complications, administering care and coordinating with other members of the critical care team. Successful critical care nurses also excel at interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking and decision-making. The Critical Care Registered Nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering care. The Registered Nurse's decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate degree in nursing or equivalent Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Alabama BLS on hire ACLS within 12 months of hire PALS within 12 months of hire. Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience 2 years critical care experience in the last 3 years. Preferred Registration/License/Certification CCRN preferred Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY The Charge Nurse will provide direct patient care as well as supervise staff on the psychiatric unit. They will serve as a resource and a mentor to staff. Promote a culture of safety and identify areas for improvement. This person will have strong communication skills and instill a team approach and EAMC values. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associates degree in nursing or equivalent. Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Registered Nursing license. BLS and CPI within 90 days of hire. Preferred Education Bachelors in Nursing or equivalent Preferred Experience Experience in psychiatry. Recent hospital experience preferred. Preferred Registration/License/Certification N/A Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY The RN performs pre-hospital care in a holistic systematic way, produces quality patient care with optimal patient outcomes. Utilizes State of Alabama Protocols to deliver quality patient care. Incorporates data and information to improve patient care. Performs a comprehensive patient assessment by interpreting multiple, at times conflicting data, and proceeding to give patient care based on findings. Documents patient care activities and relays pertinent patient information to those who have a need to know. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associates degree in Nursing Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification ACLS within 12 months of DOH/Transfer BLS obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer PALS within 12 months of DOH/Transfer Registered Nursing License Preferred Education Recent hospital experience and/or previous nursing practice experience preferred Preferred Experience Bachelors in Nursing Preferred Registration/License/Certification N/A Other Requirements N/A

The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position. Acts as collaborative member of the clinic in providing continuity and quality patient care. The Nurse Practitioner will work interdependently with physician(s) and other members of the health care team to provide preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, maintenance and rehabilitative health care; independently participate in the delivery of optimal patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by the Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners. Qualifications Accredited by Nurse Practitioner Program. Current License in Alabama. Previous experience in physician office setting is preferred but not required. CPR and first-aid certified. Must possess excellent verbal and written skills and be able to adapt to emergency situations quickly. About Us Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville - and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care - often provided by those who are neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 - and - is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Named by the Joint Commission as a "Top Quality Performer" among America's hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers' patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.