Ortho RN — Night Shift: Compassionate Surgical Care

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in an acute care setting. The role requires collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and compassionate patient experiences.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, supporting procedures, educating patients and families, and adhering to safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting.
• Active RN license valid in state or compact.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care in line with nursing process and policies.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within documented competency.
• Collaborates to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR/code team activities.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, treatment plans and discharge care.
• Implements infection control protocols to prevent infections.
• Monitors medical equipment and ensures safety in patient care.
• Documents care thoroughly in medical records and participates in audits.

Skills

Nursing process

Assessment skills

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

RN licensure (State/Compact)

BLS

ACLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

NRP (preferred)

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in an acute care setting. The role requires collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and compassionate patient experiences.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, supporting procedures, educating patients and families, and adhering to safety and infection control standards.