RN - 8th SOUTHWEST ORTHOPAEDICS

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe therapeutic care in a holistic, patient- and family-centered way. You will apply standards and protocols to diverse clinical situations, educate patients, and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes nursing knowledge, protocol-driven practice, and ongoing self-development within a supportive hospital setting. A BSN is preferred and Alabama RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing.
• Alabama Board of Nursing license is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• BSN preferred.
• 1-2 years of Med/Surg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe therapeutic nursing care to patients and families.
• Use standards and protocols to guide care delivery.
• Educate patients and families as part of the care plan.
• Collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Holistic care

Education

BSN (Preferred)

RN License (Alabama)

Job description

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from a school of nursing
• N/A
• Required Registration/License/Certification
• Alabama Board of Nursing License
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire date
• Preferred Education
• BSN
• Preferred Experience
• 1 to 2 years of Med/ Surg experience
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification