Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiovascular and ICU

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

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About The Position

North Alabama Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). The CVICU is a high-acuity, fast-paced unit caring for critically ill cardiac and vascular patients, including patients recovering from open-heart surgery, those with advanced heart failure, and those requiring hemodynamic monitoring and life-sustaining therapies. Nurses collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care. The role offers opportunities to develop critical care skills, use advanced technology, and support patients and families through challenging healthcare experiences.

The RN performs care interventions, monitors and documents patient conditions, communicates with the care team and families, and coordinates care across disciplines. The schedule is full-time, three 12-hour shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing.
• Current Alabama RN license or eligibility for licensure.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Performance bonus.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree