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The short version
Helen Keller Hospital is a 185-bed not-for-profit community hospital located in Red Bay, Alabama, founded in 1921 and named after Helen Keller, described as 'the first lady of courage.' With a medical staff of more than 150 physicians and approximately 1,000 employees, it is one of the largest employers in Franklin County.
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Nursing here
Benefits
As part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, employees have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama health insurance, Fidelity Investments retirement planning services, and an online learning management system (Net Learning). The system also provides Kronos time and attendance tracking and an employee self-service portal. The broader Huntsville Hospital Health System orientation materials reference a 401(k) retirement plan and health insurance marketplace options.
The hard parts
Rural location in Red Bay, AL, which may not appeal to nurses seeking urban or suburban practice settings
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
As a smaller community hospital, the range of specialty nursing units and advanced clinical services may be more limited than at larger regional medical centers
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Current openings at Helen Keller Hospital
Sources
- helenkeller.com/red-bay-hospital
Employer website
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