The Registrar is responsible for the efficient, orderly and expeditious pre-admission of patients.

Responsibilities:

• Enters patient financial and personal demographics in the computer in an accurate and timely manner
• Obtains appropriate signatures and copies and/or scans all identification and healthcare coverage presented. Documents reasons if this information is not attainable.
• Verifies and documents insurance benefits and coverage. Obtains any required pre-certifications, referrals or authorizations for all patients based on benefits/requirements/contractual agreements. Communicates this information and financial responsibility to the patient/guarantor.
• Follows Front End Collections Policies.
• Ensures accuracy of daily cash drawer, deposits and balances.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with patients, physcians, hospital based personnel and all other customers.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• All other duties as assigned.

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

The Registrar is responsible for the efficient, orderly and expeditious pre-admission of patients.

Responsibilities:

• Enters patient financial and personal demographics in the computer in an accurate and timely manner
• Obtains appropriate signatures and copies and/or scans all identification and healthcare coverage presented. Documents reasons if this information is not attainable.
• Verifies and documents insurance benefits and coverage. Obtains any required pre-certifications, referrals or authorizations for all patients based on benefits/requirements/contractual agreements. Communicates this information and financial responsibility to the patient/guarantor.
• Follows Front End Collections Policies.
• Ensures accuracy of daily cash drawer, deposits and balances.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with patients, physcians, hospital based personnel and all other customers.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• All other duties as assigned.

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.  Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising, and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions.  Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, OTs, and/or US.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age-related factors, and discharge planning needs.
2. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.

1. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
2. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
3. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan.
4. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports.
5. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
6. Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

Performs cleaning duties to maintain hospital in a clean and orderly manner. Duties include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides quality customer service to customers by providing one-on-one attention to detail.
• Sweeps, scrubs, mops and polishes floors.
• Vacuums carpets, rugs and draperies.
• Shampoos carpets, rugs and upholstery.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and fittings.
• Cleans metal fixtures and fittings.
• Empties and cleans trash containers.
• Disposes of trash in a sanitary manner.
• Cleans wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers.
• Wipes down glass surfaces.
• Makes up beds and changes linens as required.
• Realigns furniture and amenities according to prescribed layout.
• Responds to guest queries and requests.
• Responds to calls for housekeeping problems, such as spills and broken glasses.
• Contributes to team efforts; exhibits professionalism with customers, fellow associates and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.  Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising, and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions.  Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, OTs, and/or US.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age-related factors, and discharge planning needs.
2. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.

1. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
2. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
3. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan.
4. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports.
5. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
6. Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

Obtain and prepare specimens for laboratory testing, perform admissions, and verify patient orders.

Responsibilities:

• Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a timely manner and collects urine drug screens according to Department of Transportation specifications.
• Performs admission, request, receipt, and reporting of lab specimens.
• Verifies orders entered by others and work through conflicting orders to the benefit of the patient.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that phlebotomy equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Participates in patient education of specimen collection and assists nursing with waived test proficiency testing.
• Provides courier and supply services for clients and brings client concerns or issues to the attention of management, if it is not within their scope to resolve.
• Assists with record keeping in the department.
• Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures

Obtain and prepare specimens for laboratory testing, perform admissions, and verify patient orders.

Responsibilities:

• Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a timely manner and collects urine drug screens according to Department of Transportation specifications.
• Performs admission, request, receipt, and reporting of lab specimens.
• Verifies orders entered by others and work through conflicting orders to the benefit of the patient.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that phlebotomy equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Participates in patient education of specimen collection and assists nursing with waived test proficiency testing.
• Provides courier and supply services for clients and brings client concerns or issues to the attention of management, if it is not within their scope to resolve.
• Assists with record keeping in the department.
• Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.  Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising, and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions.  Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, OTs, and/or US.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age-related factors, and discharge planning needs.
2. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.

1. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
2. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
3. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan.
4. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports.
5. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
6. Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.  Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising, and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions.  Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, OTs, and/or US.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age-related factors, and discharge planning needs.
2. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.

1. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
2. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
3. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan.
4. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports.
5. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
6. Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.  Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising, and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions.  Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, OTs, and/or US.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age-related factors, and discharge planning needs.
2. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.

1. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
2. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
3. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan.
4. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports.
5. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
6. Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.

 

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.  Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising, and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions.  Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, OTs, and/or US.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age-related factors, and discharge planning needs.
2. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.

1. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
2. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
3. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan.
4. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports.
5. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
6. Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

A detailed job description for this position is not currently available online.

 

WHY JOIN NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH

Why work with one of Northwest Alabama's most historic hospitals? With a community-led working environment and commitment to supporting our patients through exceptional-quality Northwest healthcare services, Northwest Regional Health is the ideal choice for specialists, medical professionals, and those passionate about supporting their local community.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

From our staff to the patients we treat, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northwest. We hire staff from diverse backgrounds to provide our patients with the best possible Northwest healthcare service based on skill, merit, and suitability for the job.

Making Healthcare Better

We make healthcare better by hiring innovative, passionate, and skilled individuals to help make our service better in every single way. If that sounds like you, then you might be the ideal fit for our team at Northwest.

Family Oriented

Our community and family-oriented workplace encourage an excellent work-life balance for our staff. We aim to provide our patients with an exceptional standard of service that focuses on quality of life and direct treatment based on these values.

We CARE

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that drive Northwest Regional Health. We go the extra mile to deliver exceptional care for our patients and support those in the community in their wellness and health.