Night Shift RN - Stepdown Care Champion

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care and collaborate with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical skills, medication administration, and adherence to safety and infection control protocols, with opportunities to participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting.
• RN licensure in state or compact licensure required.
• BCLS required; ACLS preferred (facility/unit guidelines may apply).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care according to policies and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately; reports changes promptly.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency and skill level.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in CPR and code team activities as needed.
• Collaborates to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Maintains infection control protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
• Documents patient care thoroughly in the medical record and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Emergency response

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care and collaborate with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical skills, medication administration, and adherence to safety and infection control protocols, with opportunities to participate in performance improvement initiatives.