RN New Grad

Lifepoint Health•Florence, AL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, New Grad at North Alabama Medical Center provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. The position reports to the Director or Manager of the Department. The nurse cares for patients across the lifespan and works flexible shifts or units as needed. The role includes performing and documenting care interventions, monitoring and communicating patient conditions, assisting with activities of daily living, coordinating care across disciplines, educating patients and families, advocating for patients, and participating in performance improvement and continuing education. Regular attendance and other assigned duties are also required. The position involves occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting or moving patients, and repetitive hand and arm movements.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
Current Temporary RN license in the state of practice.
BCLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
ACLS certification preferred.
PALS certification preferred.
Handle with Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
Document patient care provided.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial or spiritual support needs.
Evaluate the learning needs of patients and/or families and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.