Renal Registered Nurse

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Full Benefits

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL is seeking a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from surgery and managing acute or chronic conditions. The role emphasizes teamwork and patient education, with night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM and a $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, monitoring, administering medications, and coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS certification required at hire and kept current.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire (preferred).
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients.
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators.
• Recognize deterioration and respond promptly.
• Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular).
• Act as liaison between patients, families and healthcare team.
• Educate patients on conditions, treatments, and lifestyle.
• Communicate with physicians, specialists, therapists and social workers to adjust care plans.
• Utilize Epic for charting.
• New grads welcome to join the team.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication

Team collaboration

New grads welcome

Education

RN license (state)

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 30 days

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

15000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Medical Surgical Acute 5T

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 7:00PM - 7:00AM ($4 - $8 Shift Differential)

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse at Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL. The med surg RN plays an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
• monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
• recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
• safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
• act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
• provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
• communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans
• Epic computer charting
• New grads welcome!

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf