Stepdown RN: Patient-Centered Critical Care Nurse

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to clinical protocols, safety and infection control, administration of medications, and patient and family education; BCLS is required, ACLS preferred, and state licensure is necessary.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.
• Active RN license in state or compact license required
• BCLS certification required
• ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document findings accurately.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care team to develop care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in CPR/code activities as needed.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Uphold infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Document care thoroughly in the medical record and participate in audits.
• Engage in professional development to maintain clinical competency.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Safety standards

Job description

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to clinical protocols, safety and infection control, administration of medications, and patient and family education; BCLS is required, ACLS preferred, and state licensure is necessary.