Registered Nurse - Patient Care Leader

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking an experienced RN supervisor to plan, coordinate and direct nursing care across units. The role emphasizes compassionate care, patient education and adherence to standards while supervising LPNs, PCAs and other staff.

Applicants should hold Alabama RN licensure with BLS and ACLS/PALS as applicable; additional certifications may be required for critical care areas. Onsite leadership and collaboration with physicians and teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama RN license required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications often required depending on unit.
• TNCC and NRP may be required for specific departments; proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition on admission and ongoing; document findings.
• Plan, provide and document patient and family education.
• Coordinate care planning with patient, family, and multi-disciplinary team.
• Assign and delegate nursing tasks per patient needs.
• Document observations and changes in care plans; ensure accurate handoffs and unit huddles.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and PI activities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Patient education

Education

Alabama RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

NRP

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking an experienced RN supervisor to plan, coordinate and direct nursing care across units. The role emphasizes compassionate care, patient education and adherence to standards while supervising LPNs, PCAs and other staff.

Applicants should hold Alabama RN licensure with BLS and ACLS/PALS as applicable; additional certifications may be required for critical care areas. Onsite leadership and collaboration with physicians and teams are essential.