Southeast Health·Dothan, Alabama
The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for adult and geriatric patients within the Medical/Surgical Unit. They are responsible for adhering to hospital policies and practicing appropriate standards of nursing care.
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Summary The Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Services: uses the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care provided to individuals in the Medical/Surgical Unit (e.g., 2 East, 3 East, 4 East, 5 East, 6 East, 7 East). Actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of Medical/Surgical nursing. Actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and department. Performs various activities related to the needs of adult and geriatric Medical/Surgical patients in accordance with the hospital’s established policies and procedures.
Current RN license in the state LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must be able to read, write, and speak English SKILLS: Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support; Successful course completion of institutional Intermediate EKG Course; Annual completion of competency requirements; Successful completion of Advance Cardiac Life Support course preferred; with exception of Special Procedures- where this is required; Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred).
Shift Day Shift Details First: FTE 1
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Candidates must hold a current RN license in the state and be proficient in English. Required certifications include Basic Cardiac Life Support and an institutional Intermediate EKG course.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
