RN - Med/Surg at Lifepoint Health

Job Description

Andalusia Health

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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

• Bachelor's Degree Prefer

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) *

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) **

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) **

• If the new employee does not have a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, the employee will be allowed 30 days from the date of hire to complete the certification.
• If the new employee does not have a current ACLS or PALS Certification, the employee will be allowed 6 months from the date of hire to obtain certification.

Licenses

Current Alabama Board of Nursing License or compact License that includes Alabama