Centered in a clinician provider practice, this individual acts as a collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Coordinates care for patients with chronic disease and manages effective care transitions for them within the continuum. Partners with the provider care team for successful preventative care visits to reduce the severity of chronic disease and avoidable acute illness. Provides effective clinical health coaching to assist patients with self-management of their chronic disease and life-style changes to mitigate health risk.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing with current Alabama licensure . Experience: Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
