Orthopedic RN – Patient-Centric Care (Day, Part-Time)

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks a registered nurse (RN) to deliver patient-centered care across the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessments, documentations, and participation in life-saving interventions when needed. Orthopedics-specific duties cover pre- and post-operative care and immobilization management.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
• Current RN license in state of practice or compact state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care following nursing process and physician orders.
• Coordinate with care team to develop and evaluate care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety protocols.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Emergency response (CPR)

Education

RN - Registered Nurse

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)

Tools

Vital signs monitors

IV pumps

Job description

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks a registered nurse (RN) to deliver patient-centered care across the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessments, documentations, and participation in life-saving interventions when needed. Orthopedics-specific duties cover pre- and post-operative care and immobilization management.