Huntsville Hospital Health System·Fort Payne, Alabama
The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, supervising, and evaluating nursing care for patients in the Medical ICU. This includes assisting physicians during procedures, administering medications, and educating patients and families on self-care skills.
Overview The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of patients and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care and policies.
The nurse evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.
Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Alabama Board of Nursing license. BLS certification is required, with ACLS required within six months, and two years of hospital experience is desired.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
