Southeast Health·Dothan, Alabama
Provide skilled nursing coverage across Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, Behavioral Health, and Emergency services to address staffing shortages. Responsibilities include formulating individualized care plans, monitoring patient behavior, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
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Job Description: SUMMARY
“Licensed Nursing Staff recognizing the need for and assists with coverage during staffing shortages with competency in one (1) of the departments listed: Critical Care Services, Medical- Surgical Services, Behavioral health Services, Emergency Services.”
Utilizes the nursing process, formulates an individualized plan of care, evaluates the plan on an ongoing basis, and revises the plan as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment in Critical Care Services (e.g. NCCU, CVICU, CCU), Medical- Surgical Services (e.g. 2 East, 3East, 4 East, 5 East, 6 East, 7 East), Emergency Services, and Adult Behavioral Medicine Unit.
Actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of nursing practice. Actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and department. Performs various activities related to the needs of patients in accordance with the hospital’s established policies and procedures to include the following age groups: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
(10 recommended)
Observes patient’s behavior for changes in order to intervene appropriately, guide nonprofessional nursing staff, communicates changes to appropriate staff and record changes.
Assists the physician with procedures (possibly urgent or emergent) in the care of the behavioral health patient.
Utilizes restraint/seclusion appropriately and only after alternative interventions have proven unsuccessful.
Documents accurate and factual information on all records.
Involves other members of the health care team in the provision of care to the behavioral health patient through patient care conferences or direct consultation.
Communicates accurate and appropriate information about the patient care plan to the patient, family, and other health care staff.
Initiates and updates the plan of care, involving the patient and/or family in the development of the plan.
Uses effective communication skills in interactions with patients and their families, health care personnel, and the community
Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from the patient and/or family that is necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate care
Implements teaching strategies that are appropriate for the patient and/or family.
Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
Actively participates in discharge planning.
Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
Stays current on correct operation of medical devices and associated materials
Uses the Electronic Medical record and accurately document patient information to insure the quality of patient care.
Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
Provides moderate sedation and aids in pain management during and post procedure.
Reports promptly any critical or unusual situations.
Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety.
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Requires a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing and a current Alabama RN license. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in their specific specialty area and hold current ACLS and PALS certifications.
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.
