Full-Time
Registered Nurse 7
Trauma Surgical Unit
Updated on 8/1/2026
Deadline 5/20/27
DCH Health System
No salary listed
Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Nursing
PALS
ACLS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Patient Education
Requirements
- A current approved Alabama Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license or multi-state license is required, or the ability to obtain one before the start date.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support Provider training is required.
- An associate degree in nursing is required at minimum.
- The ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English is required.
- Applicable unit-specific certifications may be required, including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring.
- The position requires clear and accurate communication, delegation to and receipt of delegation from team members and students, conflict management, and the ability to work under time pressure.
- The position requires exposure tolerance to body fluids, disease, infection, chemicals, hazardous materials, and cleaning solutions while using required protective equipment.
- The position requires physical ability to perform medium work, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, prolonged standing and walking, kneeling, bending, sitting, stooping, and running in an emergency.
- The position requires stamina to work prolonged shifts and the ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Physical presence onsite is essential, and every other weekend is required.
Responsibilities
- Assess each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis, including physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural, pain, nutritional, functional, developmental, and discharge-planning needs.
- Plan, provide, and document patient and significant-other education after identifying barriers to learning.
- Evaluate and regularly reevaluate patient care and coordinate care planning with patients, families, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
- Assign and delegate nursing care to team members according to patient needs and team-member capabilities.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct quality, compassionate care while maintaining professional nursing practice standards and positive therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Supervise LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs, and other non-licensed staff.
- Apply safety principles when performing care and identify and reduce unsafe practices and risks or hazards affecting patients, visitors, and employees.
- Accurately document observations, care provided, and changes in the care plan.
- Provide accurate handoff reports and participate in unit-based huddles.
- Assist with performance-improvement activities by serving on teams, assisting with measures, and supporting and implementing necessary changes.
- Perform initial and annual competency assessments per job class.
- Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, telephone, texting, and the intranet as required.
- Adhere to DCH behavioral standards, Health System policies and procedures, and Employee Handbook compliance requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.