RN New Grad

Registered Nurse, New Grad - North Alabama Medical Center

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and

standards of practice.

Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen

collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.

• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient,

and family.

• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination,

nutrition, and ambulation.

• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges,

referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.

• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides education appropriate to age,

culture, condition, and circumstances.

• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent,

Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

• Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial,

Complete Medical Record.

• Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
• Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive

hand/arm movements.

Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood

and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

License: /Certifications: Current Temporary RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS,

PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.