A Registered Nurse (RN) in Critical Care Stepdown provides specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in a 22-bed trauma III hospital unit. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient monitoring, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient/family education. This role requires current RN licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and ACLS/PALS certification within six months of hire.

Registered Nurse (RN) in Critical Care Stepdown provides specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in a 22-bed trauma III hospital unit. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, collaborating with care teams, and educating patients and families. The role requires current RN licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and ACLS/PALS certification within six months of hire.

Critical Care - Registered Nurse (RN), Stepdown-Nights
Job Type: Days 7:00pm-7:00am

Where We Are:

Florence, Alabama is situated in Northwestern Alabama, where the Tennessee River Flows through the scenic Shoals. On your days off spend some time fishing and boating on Wilson Lake. Come tour the historical sites, visit Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge, or take a relaxing lake cruise on Wheeler Lake.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts€¯€¯
• Competitive paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching€¯€¯
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Department/Unit Summary

The Critical Care Unit (CCU) at North Alabama Hospital embodies a culture of teamwork and productive communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. This 22-bed unit operates within a trauma III hospital setting, ensuring patients receive optimal medical attention and support.

Your experience matters

At North Alabama Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As aregistered nurse (RN)joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Savannah Bennefield by texting or calling .

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current state RN license. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification
• ACLS/PALS is required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred

What you will do

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

About our Health System
North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed hospital located in Florence, Alabama, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Critical Care Nursing, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Clinical Treatments, Care Coordination, Patient Education, ACLS, BLS, Healthcare

Critical Care Nursing, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Clinical Treatments, Care Coordination, Patient Education, ACLS, BLS, Healthcare