DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL

Overview Coordinates total nursing care for patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with other team members and disciplines in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Supervises LPNs, NAs, USs and Techs. Responsibilities Assesses condition on each assigned patient on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the normal systems review, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors. Specific ages: adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Plans, directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients according to problems identified. Acts in charge nurse capacity as assigned. Collaborates and coordinates with physicians and other disciplines regarding individualized patient treatment/care plans by participating in team conferences, care planning/problem identification. Administers medication, IV therapy and performs treatments to all assigned patients according to policy and procedure. Plans and provides patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Follows safety practices and helps to maintain a safe, clean environment. Reports pertinent patient observations and test results to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, nurse manager, charge nurse and/or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and concisely. Documents all patient care assessments, evaluations, activities and/or observations according to policies and procedures. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the personnel’s capabilities and qualifications, and assigns other duties as needed. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse development in-patients such as cardiac arrest. Records vital signs to include blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and O2 saturation on recovering patients with moderate sedation. Assists with programming and refilling of Medtronic pump patients after passing training provided by Medtronic. Assists with programming of Medtronic dorsal column stimulators and Boston Scientific stimulators after passing training provided by Medtronic and Boston Scientific. Works in callbacks as assigned, including taking off calls, pulling charts, completing orders, assisting with form completion, assisting physicians with chart reviews, and returning calls to patients. Attends in-service programs (mandatory), all required training/education and unit/departmental service meetings. Flexibility in scheduling may be necessary based on patient care needs. DCH Standards Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current Alabama RN Licensure. Must be ACLS and BLS certified upon hire or within 90 days of start date. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Registered Nurse

DaVita Kidney Care Tuscaloosa, AL

Posting Date 06/03/2026 805 Old Mill Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401, United States of America Make a real impact—every day. As a DaVita RN, you’ll ensure compassionate and professional delivery of all dialysis-related nursing services in an outpatient setting, ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of your patients. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with our professional team of clinicians, and use your critical thinking skills to solve problems and support patient care. Key Responsibilities: Deliver dialysis treatments and monitor patient status Assess, troubleshoot, and respond to clinical situations Educate patients and build meaningful relationships Work as part of a supportive care team Qualifications: Current RN license in state of practice CPR certification and basic EKG interpretation 2+ years’ experience with acutely ill patients (ICU, ER, Med/Surg preferred) Strong assessment, time management, and communication skills CNN certification a plus What We Offer: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match Paid time off and PTO cash out Parental leave, family support, and mental health tools Career growth and training through DaVita’s StarLearning platform Performance-based pay and advancement opportunities Start making a difference today. Apply now to join a team that values your skills and supports your career. #LI-KD3 At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This position will be open for a minimum of three days. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

DCH Health System Northport, AL

Overview Collaborates with the Emergency Department Staff and Clinical AssessmentTeam to provide direct care for Emergency Department psychiatric patients to include facilitating social and emotional needs, collaborating with Emergency Department RN and Physician on medication schedules and evaluating patient progress. Collaborates with ED Physicians and Psychiatrist to ensure safe admission or discharge plan of care. Responsible for maintaining a safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and restraining techniques where deemed necessary. This position delegates to other team members to include LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, OTs an/or US. Responsibilities Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members Applies safety principles when performing care Accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Perioperative: ACLS PACU –PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit – NRP Pediatrics – PALS Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS Dialysis: ACLS International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. KEY WORD SEARCH KEYWORD SEARCH Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN

Registered Nurse/RN - Outpatient Recovery Room

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL

Overview Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, ED Tech, ED Clerical/PCA, CRSS and OTs. Responsibilities Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members. Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan. Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current Alabama RN licensure. Associate degree in Nursing required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training required within the first 6-12 months of employment in role. AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training required within the first 6-12 months of employment in role. Professional Nursing Certifcation preferred. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential.

RN

Full-time

1 month ago

Registered Nurse/RN - 7S - Trauma Surgical Unit - $12,000 Sign-On Bonus

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL

Overview Our Trauma Surgical Unit is primarily home to our acute care trauma and surgical patient population. Nurses in this area have a 1:6 ratio and specialize in an interdisciplinary team approach to each patient's specific needs. This unit's staff are experts in trauma but also ortho and urology patients as this unit will provide care to this population as well. This unit values collaboration with family practice physicians, hospitalists, as well as a variety of surgical specialists while proudly providing individualized attention to all patients who are hospitalized for illness, surgery, or testing and observation. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff. Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members Applies safety principles when performing care Accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. Performs initial and annual competency per job class DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care: ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses: ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department – Regional Campus only: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Perioperative: ACLS PACU –PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children: NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit – NRP Pediatrics – PALS Clinical Support: Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS Dialysis: ACLS International RNs: Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date. BSN preferred, minimum Associates required Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergency Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. KEY WORD SEARCH KEYWORD SEARCH Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN

RN

Full-time

1 month ago

Registered Nurse/RN - 6SE - Pulmonary Unit - $12,000 Sign-On Bonus

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL

DCH Health System Tuscaloosa, AL

Overview Coordinates and supports performance improvement projects, financial operations, and clinical data reporting within the Patient Care Services (PCS) division. Ensures effective collaboration among stakeholders, facilitates operational enhancements, and drives data-driven decision-making to improve patient outcomes and organizational efficiency. Responsibilities Coordinates the collection, analysis, and reporting of performance improvement, financial, productivity, and patient satisfaction data. Works closely with the Enterprise Analytics team to develop and interpret analytic reports that drive strategic nursing decisions. Serves as Site Coordinator of the National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI), monitors reports and alerts clinical content experts of identified trends. Teaches new Nurse Leaders about NDNQI. Coordinates the collection, analysis, and reporting of data for assigned performance improvement projects Prepares reports and conducts presentations related to clinical outcomes. Ensures accurate data submissions and reporting deadlines are met for both internal and external stakeholders Manages and coordinates the design, roll out, education and on-going process improvement for new clinical equipment. Conducts education for patient care staff on new processes or identified issues, implement new system enhancements and improve workflow for caregivers or the operations of the PCS department. Serves as resource for projects that effect care giver processes with a focus on planning, communication including written policies updates, education, and support on these projects. Performs chart audits and direct observations to determine compliance with established standards and policies and facilitates improvement when indicated. Participates in on-going monitoring of clinical, financial and productivity data. Solves complex problems and supports projects by using excellent communication, clinical and problem-solving skills. Collaborates with nursing financial resources to generate and present monthly and quarterly financial reports to nursing leadership and executive teams. Collaborates with the Nursing team to develop SMART goals based on data analytics to drive performance improvement. Assists in assuring TJC readiness. Assists in improving patient outcomes through implementation of evidence based clinical practice. Assists departments in the Patient Care Division with education of new policies and procedures, technology and process changes. Serves as liaison to ancillary departments to assure clinical practices are implemented smoothly. Collaborates with educational (Clinical Education) and quality (Quality Department) resources when indicated. Is a member of various PI teams, standing teams and work groups as required to plan for, communicate and implement changes that effect patient care processes and operations. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors, and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors, and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred or (may give consideration to candidates with relevant years of experience with BSN completed within 4 years). Master of Science in Nursing preferred. Three years’ experience in an acute care facility required. Active Registered Nurse licensure with the state of Alabama required. Experience in the coordination of quality projects preferred. Familiarity with Joint Commission and CMS standards and terminology preferred. Basic knowledge in the use of office productivity software to include MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint required. Basic knowledge of statistical and data analysis required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make formal presentations required. Meditech experience preferred. Incumbent must exhibit strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORKING CONDITIONS WORK CONTEXT Demonstrate leadership skills Must be able to perform public speaking Ability to delegate to team members and students Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Must be meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction. Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and lift. Must be able to run in an emergency. Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips. Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential.