MICU Critical Care RN – Advanced Patient Care

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process and coordinate with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The RN will assess patients, administer medications, and support care planning across the patient’s hospital stay. The role encompasses assessments, medication administration, care coordination, emergency response, infection control, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Alabama or multi-state compact
• BCLS certification required
• ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the care team.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration per standards of practice.
• Collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions as appropriate.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
• Implements infection control protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
• Documents patient care thoroughly in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Care coordination

Communication

Infection control

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

Tools

Ventilators

IV pumps

Monitors

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process and coordinate with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The RN will assess patients, administer medications, and support care planning across the patient’s hospital stay. The role encompasses assessments, medication administration, care coordination, emergency response, infection control, and education for patients and families.