ICU Night Shift RN: Critical Care Expert

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across multiple units in Alabama.

The RN will coordinate nursing processes, conduct comprehensive assessments, and administer medications per physician orders while maintaining patient safety and family education. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the care team, adherence to infection control, and participation in performance improvement activities to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Uses nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) in patient care.
• Documents assessments, findings, and changes; reports to care team.
• Provides age-appropriate care and education across units.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within documented competency.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Responds to medical emergencies including CPR and code team activities.
• Educates patients and families about conditions, plans, and discharge care.
• Implements infection control protocols and monitors equipment.
• Participates in audits and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing Process Mastery

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

CPR/Code Team

Care Coordination

Education

RN Licensure (State Licensure)

BLS Certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across multiple units in Alabama.

The RN will coordinate nursing processes, conduct comprehensive assessments, and administer medications per physician orders while maintaining patient safety and family education. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the care team, adherence to infection control, and participation in performance improvement activities to enhance outcomes.