Stepdown RN: Critical Care with Patient-Centered Care

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process and coordinate with physicians and the healthcare team to achieve quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and education for patients and families, with opportunities across critical care, emergency services, OR services, and specialty units.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care required.
• RN licensure and BCLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred or per facility guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Documents findings, reports changes to care team, and ensures safety.
• Administers medications and monitors for adverse effects per standards.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Maintains infection control and patient safety standards.
• Participates in audits, chart reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Collaboration with care team

Education for patients/families

Job description

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process and coordinate with physicians and the healthcare team to achieve quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and education for patients and families, with opportunities across critical care, emergency services, OR services, and specialty units.