RN - Registered Nurse Ambulatory Care -Full Time

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $20,000.00***
Shift: 5:00AM-5:30PM EST
The Registered Nurse (RN) performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care for assigned patients. The RN is responsible for meeting the Standards of Practice, which includes managing all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment, and for promoting collaboration with all members of the health care team.

The RN's role is to validate existing information, eliciting additional or new information, reinforcing preoperative teaching, reviewing discharge instructions and providing nursing care to complete preparation for the experience.

VS, skin integrity, diagnostic test results, allergies, home medication review, NPO status, disabilities, limitations, impairments, substance use/abuse, external or implanted medical devices.
Pregnancy testing
Relevant preoperative emotional, safety, spiritual, and psychological needs of patient
Prescribed surgical prep completion
Availability of accompanying responsible individual to assist with home care
Knowledge or pre-procedural teaching and discharge planning
Clinical monitoring as indicated
Post-procedure, the RN focuses on preparation for care in the home.
Data collected and documented to evaluate the patient's status for discharge include:
Airway/respiratory status
Condition of dressing/surgical or procedural site
Patient and home care provider knowledge of discharge instructions
Arrangements for safe transportation from the hospital
Experience: At least 1 year of nursing experience preferred.

Basic education necessary for Registered Nurse licensure required.
Current Alabama or Multi-State RN License required or the ability to obtain.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.