Registered Nurse, Day Patient Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Patient (Pre-Op/PACU) Days

Your experience matters 

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ^®.

More about our team 

At North Alabama Shoals Hospital our team is staffed 24/7 with physicians, nurses and staff who are trained in providing quality care. Our team combines advanced training with compassionate service to be ready for you or your family when you need it the most.

 Preoperative (Pre-Op) Unit:

• The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Day Patient unit provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing same-day surgical procedures. This role includes preoperative preparation, postoperative recovery, patient education, and discharge coordination while ensuring patient safety and adherence to clinical standards.

How you'll contribute 

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Perform patient admission, identification, and surgical verification processes. 

• Complete nursing assessments including medical history, allergies, medications, and NPO status. 

• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient

• Perform patient admission, identification, and surgical verification processes.

• Complete nursing assessments including medical history, allergies, medications, and NPO status.
• Start IV lines and administer medications per provider orders.
• Verify completion of consents, labs, and required documentation.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures and expectations.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, and OR staff.

Postoperative (PACU/Phase I & II):

• Monitor and assess patient status including airway, breathing, circulation, and level of consciousness.
• Manage pain, nausea, and other postoperative symptoms.
• Administer medications and IV fluids as ordered.
• Identify and respond to complications or changes in condition.
• Transition patients through recovery phases per protocol.

   Discharge:

• Evaluate patients for discharge readiness using established criteria.
• Provide clear discharge instructions and education to patients and caregivers.
• Ensure safe discharge with appropriate support and transportation.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.

What we're looking for

 You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. 

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 14 days of hire.

• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. 

• One year of experience preferred

• ASLS certification preferred

Schedule: Day 7:00am-7:00pm No Call, Weekends or Holidays 

Job Location Type: In-person

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Connect with a Recruiter 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Kelly by texting or calling 256-262-7891.

EEOC Statement

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.