Huntsville Hospital Health System·Guntersville, Alabama
Provides professional medical and surgical care to patients in the emergency department ranging from non-urgent to emergent cases. Collaborates with the healthcare team in accordance with hospital bylaws and the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions 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. Provides professional care to patients presenting with a broad variety of medical or surgical complaints which range from non-urgent to emergent in nature within the scope of a certified registered nurse practitioner or doctorate prepared nurse practitioner.
Education / Licensure / Certification: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Must have a current registered nurse license in the State of Alabama, with designation: CRNP or DNP. Graduate of an approved program for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner Possesses skills needed for functioning effectively as an emergency department health care provider. Maintain collaboration requirements per hospital bylaws and Alabama Board of Nursing. Current certification in ACLS, PALS 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.
Requires a graduate degree from an approved nursing program and a current Alabama registered nurse license with CRNP or DNP designation. Must hold current ACLS and PALS certifications and possess effective emergency department clinical skills.
Market context
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