Stepdown RN: Critical Care & Patient Advocacy

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks an RN to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and ensure adherence to clinical protocols and orders.

The role involves assessing patients, administering medications, participating in procedures, educating patients and families, maintaining infection control, and contributing to quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student rotations in an acute care setting.
• State RN licensure (or compact licensure) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Assesses patients, documents findings, and reports changes.
• Administers medications and monitors for side effects.
• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team on care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions as needed.
• Maintains infection control and patient safety standards.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, plans, and post-discharge care.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

RN License

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks an RN to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and ensure adherence to clinical protocols and orders.

The role involves assessing patients, administering medications, participating in procedures, educating patients and families, maintaining infection control, and contributing to quality improvement and safety initiatives.