Lead RN: Patient-Centered Care & Team Leadership

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Alabama is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our patient care teams. You will lead, educate, and collaborate to provide safe, compassionate nursing care across units.

The role requires strong assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary communication, with responsibilities including documentation, patient education, and participation in continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.
• BSN preferred, minimum Associates required
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and ongoing.
• Plans, provides, and documents patient education based on factors identified.
• Evaluates and reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines.
• Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members according to patient needs and team capabilities.
• Applies safety principles when performing care.
• Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan.
• Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit-based huddles.
• Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities and supports changes for improvement.
• Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Delegation

Teamwork

Time management

Conflict resolution

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

Associates required

BLS Provider

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

English proficiency

Job description

DCH Health System in Alabama is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our patient care teams. You will lead, educate, and collaborate to provide safe, compassionate nursing care across units.

The role requires strong assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary communication, with responsibilities including documentation, patient education, and participation in continuous improvement efforts.