The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Registered Nurse (RN) for one of our physicians. The RN must hold a current license in the state of Alabama. This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The RN will perform general nursing duties as well as some non-clinical secretarial duties. These duties include, but are not limited to, performing suture/staple removal and wound care/dressing changes. Drawing and calling in medications. Application of sterile fields. Applying and removing casts and splints and fitting for orthotics. Locate any necessary films, test results, and/or reports for upcoming appointments. Prepare charts for clinic and print out patient information as requested by the physician, as well as prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers etc. Schedule follow-up appointments, tests/procedures and surgeries, and pre-cert as needed. Verify pre-op labs and scheduling surgery clearances as needed. Prepare surgery packets. Assist other physician team members as needed. Fill out disability, return-to-work and insurance forms, and obtain physician signature on miscellaneous forms. Check-out patients, collect co-pays and/or deductibles. Friendly and professional patient communication: Answering and returning patient phone calls, procedure education, escorting patients to and from exam rooms, respond to and chart patient messages, communicate test results to patients. The RN must be able to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff.
Education required: HS/GED.
License: Must have a current nursing License in the state of Alabama or multi-state license.
Experience: Minimum one-year full-time clinical experience in direct patient care setting
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At The Orthopaedic Center, we are proud to be the region’s leading orthopaedic group, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As our team continues to grow, we are seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join our dynamic and expanding organization and become part of a team committed to outstanding orthopaedic care.
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.
