Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Surgical (PRN)

Lifepoint Health®; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Medical-Surgical unit in Alabama. This role provides direct patient care using the nursing process, reports to department leadership, and collaborates with the care team to implement plans of care.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred), has an active RN license in the state, and meets certification requirements. Join a mission-driven network across multiple states with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Care coordination

ADL assistance

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Position Summary

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Exposure: Regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

License / Certifications

Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.