ICU RN: Intensive Care & Life-Saving Care

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks an early-career Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation per protocols, with medication administration and ongoing education for patients and families. Active RN licensure and strong safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
• RN licensure active in Alabama or Compact State licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered nursing care per protocols and orders.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings; reports changes to the care team.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency.
• Develops and evaluates individualized care plans with the team.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life‑saving interventions such as CPR.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Infection control

Patient education

Safety compliance

Job description

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks an early-career Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation per protocols, with medication administration and ongoing education for patients and families. Active RN licensure and strong safety practices are required.