Post-Surgical Med-Surg RN: Compassionate Acute Care

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL seeks an Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process and physician orders. You will collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality outcomes in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, education for patients and families, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols. Acute care experience a plus; licensure and BCLS are required.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required by state or compact licensure.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document findings.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and team to implement care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving activities.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and discharge plans.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards.
• Document care thoroughly in medical records.
• Engage in performance improvement and compliance activities.
• Follow policies and participate in audits as required.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Effective communication

Documentation accuracy

Infection control knowledge

Education

State RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Job description

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL seeks an Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process and physician orders. You will collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality outcomes in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, education for patients and families, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols. Acute care experience a plus; licensure and BCLS are required.