Community Health, Community Support, Emergency Services, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Identify Issues, Nursing, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Professional License, Pulmonary Disease, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Team Player, Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing
Description:
DCH Health System is a leading regional healthcare provider based in West Alabama, operating hospitals in Tuscaloosa, Northport, and Fayette. Known for its high-quality patient care, DCH offers a wide range of services, including emergency, surgical, and specialty care, and plays a key role in supporting community health needs.
Job Description:DCH - Travel: MS/Tele Pulmonary 6S
Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals.
HOLIDAYS AS REQUIRED. EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.
Our Pulmonary Unit is 36-bed telemetry unit directed towards diagnosing and treating a wide range of patients with respiratory disorders. Nurses in this area have a 1:6 ratio and value the delivery of high-quality, specialized care for patients and their families suffering from a variety of lung diseases or injuries. This unit takes pride in the collaborative relationships with departments such as respiratory therapy, physical therapy, care management and pharmacy. This specialty requires a foundation of knowledge in general medicine as well as expertise in respiratory skills.
Education - Required
- Associated degree in nursing
Certifications – Required
- AHA BLS
- OR RED CROSS
Licenses – Required
- Registered Nurse State of Alabama or Compact license (No Temp Licenses' accepted)
- NURSYS
Experience - Required:
- 2 years’ experience; however, will consider 18 months of experience, working under the highest level of professional license, and must have 1 year of experience in the field of specialty.
Facility location:
809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
**Note : 36 and 48 hours available. **