Jobs

Whitfield Regional Hospital, member of the UAB Health System, has openings for RNs to work FT on NIGHTS: 7:00P-7:00A working various shifts during the week and some shifts over the weekend.  Candidates with prior MICU or Med-Surg experience are encouraged to apply although this is not required.  CPR certifications required.  RN license in good standing with the state of Alabama required.




Benefits for Full-Time Staff Members

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement matching
Paid-time Off
Competitive Salary
Life Insurance

Free Fitness Membership
Flexible Spending Account


Qualifications

A current RN license in good standing with the Alabama Board of Nursing
BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
RN with 2 years of prior experience preferred but not required.
Full-time schedule (2,000 hours)




Responsibilities

Ability to perform tasks including physical activity which may include heavy lifting, i.e. patient from bed to wheelchair or to bedside commode, and extensive bending and standing, i.e., range of motion, dressing changes.
Assess, distinguish, report and act upon the physical, social, developmental and environmental needs of all patients; and the knowledge to provide age specific healthcare to patients as appropriate and necessary.
Report any suspected violations or known violations of Corporate Compliance policies.
Collaborate with team members as needed to assure quality patient care.
Maintain a customer service focus within the patient care units.
Must possess the age specific knowledge to assess, distinguish, report and act upon the physical, social, developmental and environmental needs of all patients.
Devise and implement the plan of care for any age patient.
Observe and promptly record the response to care provided to all patients, also refusal of medications on MARs and in nurses notes on an age specific basis, and notifies the Physician, Pharmacist as appropriate.
Give a detailed and appropriate age specific report on each assigned patient to the oncoming shift.
Assures that IV lines are labeled with change date sticker; that IV’s are set up for administration and that aseptic technique are observed for patients of all ages.
Delegate authority, responsibilities and operational management for patient care on an assigned shift.
Strive to provide a role model for all employees and commands respect by exhibiting exemplary behavior in all areas; strive to control negative behavior in self and others, directing others and self-positive, problem-solving techniques to achieve positive outcomes.
Consistently presents a well-groomed, professional appearance, observing hospital dress code.
Reports all problems and pertinent information to Nurse Manager in a timely manner.

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MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Looking for a career that impacts the lives of others? We want you on our team! We are currently hiring Mental Health Technician Trainees at three state mental health psychiatric facilities (Bryce Hospital, Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center or Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

THIS IS A DIRECT PATIENT CARE POSITION

The Mental Health Technician Trainee is a permanent full-time position with the Alabama Department of Mental Health. No examination is required. This is beginning-level work in training for the care, habilitation, and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness. Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or GED. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and on-the-job training is provided. Overtime required. Weekend and Holiday work is required on a rotational basis. Employees who are required to work a holiday will accrue that day for later use. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

MINIMUM PAY AT APPOINTMENT:
$14.11/$16.11 depending on the shift worked*

MINIMUM PAY AFTER SIX (6) MONTHS:
$15.06/$17.06 depending on shift worked*

MINIMUM PAY AFTER TWELVE (12) MONTHS:
$16.05/$18.05 depending on shift worked*