Stroke Registered Nurse

Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Stroke Registered Nurse (Nights) for our 4th tower Stroke/Medical Surgical unit. A Medical Surgical Registered Nurse , sometimes referred to as a Med Surge R egistered Nurse (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage. Bonus Options: $15,000 Employment Type : Full Time Shifts Available: Night s Hours: 12 hour – 7:00pm to 7:00am ($4 - $8 night shift differentials) Location : Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): C onduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health M onitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions R ecognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status S afely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions A ct as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met P rovide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission. C ommunicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. Ventilator Management experience preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-AZ1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_202.pdf Options Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
Ventilator Management experience preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans