Student Nurse, Marshall Medical Centers North, Acute Care, 1st shift, PRN

Overview

The Nurse Tech works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Nurse Tech must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple, priorities and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Qualifications

Education:

High School/GED required. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Completed a minimum of 2 semesters of clinical experience within an academic nursing program.

* Completed the following educational courses and clinical experience:
Fundamentals of Nursing and Pharmacology including medication administration.

* Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Associate Degree, Diploma or Baccalaureate Professional Nursing Program.

* Nursing graduates pending completion of NCLEX are also eligible.

License/Certification: BLS required before conclusion of orientation period. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent preferred.

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville - and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care - often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 - and - is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a "Top Quality Performer" among America's hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers' patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.