Med-Surg Step-Down RN: Patient Care Leader

East Alabama Medical Center

Opelika (AL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, seeks an experienced RN for Med Surg and Stepdown floors to deliver safe therapeutic care. The role integrates knowledge and clinical skills, administers medications, and uses protocols to improve patient outcomes.

Strong collaboration with families and team is essential. Minimum education is an Associate degree in nursing with 2 years of Stepdown experience; Alabama RN license required with ACLS/BLS within specified times.

Qualifications

Associate degree in nursing or equivalent.
2 years Stepdown experience.
Alabama Board of Nursing license; ACLS within 1 year; BLS within 90 days; NIHSS within 90 days.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
Preferred: Recent hospital experience or nursing practice experience.

Responsibilities

Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way to meet patient and family needs across the continuum.
Administers medications according to standard nursing practice and adheres to care protocols.
Collaborates with the care team to improve outcomes and supports patient education and self-development.