Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, Day Shift
Work Location: Pediatric Cardiology, Women & Infants Center

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients, both pediatric and adult, with congenital heart disease. Has specialized knowledge in the care of patients gained through formal education or several years of on the job training. Is autonomous regarding nursing interventions, acting as an accountable advocate for patients; works within their prescribed Health Services Foundation policy ad medical therapy. Coordinates activities with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing; Three (3) years of outpatient or inpatient clinical care of pediatric and adult patients

Preferred: Three (3) years of outpatient or inpatient clinical care of congenital heart disease patients

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Current Alabama RN license; current CPR certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment

TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.