Full Time In Home Health Nurse
Huntsville, Alabama
RN
Posted Aug 29 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
NWS is a home health agency focused on serving a very niche population of patients. Our clients have been diagnosed with chronic illnesses due to occupational exposures while working for the Department of Energy or their contractors. Our team is devoted to a collective cause of providing a superior level of care meant to enhance the lives of the community we serve. We are seeking to hire a candidate for this position who shares our passion and dedication for the work that we do.
We're looking to hire a full time staff nurse with a track record of reliability and a can-do attitude. The right candidate for this position will be compassionate and have strong communication skills. This position is responsible for providing skilled in home care to all patients assigned to their case load.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid RN license in good standing with the state board of nursing
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health or related healthcare field
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
- Must have reliable transportation and valid insurance
- Current CPR certification and TB
Qualifications
- Must have reliable transportation
- Ability to read and follow written instructions in regard to the established plan of care
- Ability to work both independently and with a team, sometimes having minimal supervision
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
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Requirements
- Must possess a valid RN license in good standing with the state board of nursing
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health or related healthcare field
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
- Must have reliable transportation and valid insurance
- Current CPR certification and TB
- Must have reliable transportation
- Ability to read and follow written instructions in regard to the established plan of care
- Ability to work both independently and with a team, sometimes having minimal supervision
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
Place
- City
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Median rent
- $1,171/mo
- Local household income
- $74,714/yr
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Huntsville area index 93.1, where 100 is the national average.
Known as 'Rocket City' for its NASA and aerospace roots, Huntsville blends Southern charm with a surprising tech-forward energy. Nurses relocating here find a growing metro framed by Monte Sano Mountain and the Tennessee River Valley, plus a revitalized downtown with breweries, shops, and greenway trails.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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