Registered Nurse (RN) Day Surgery
Company: North Alabama Medical Center
Location: Florence
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Surgery Position Summary Provides direct
patient care in the surgical setting using the nursing process in
accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports
to the Director or Manager of Department. Essential Functions -
Performs plan of care interventions, including medication
administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other
medical care activities. - Documents patient care provided. -
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care
team, physician, patient, and family. - Prepares, positions, and
transports patients for procedures. - Prepares surgical and
endoscopy suites with solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies.
Validates proper reprocessing of scopes for every procedure. -
Assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative
process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care. -
Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment. -
Accounts for use of supplies during surgical/endoscopy procedures.
- Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care,
including transfers, discharges, referrals, and
psychosocial/spiritual support needs. - Provides patient and family
education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
throughout the perioperative process. - Assists patients with daily
living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination,
nutrition, and ambulation. - Advocates for the physical and
emotional well-being of the patient. - Participates in performance
improvement and continuing education. - Provides quality patient
care and works flexible shifts or units as needed. - Maintains
regular and reliable attendance. - Performs other duties as
assigned. Additional Information Patient Populations Served:
Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young
Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected Health Information
Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete
Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne
pathogens is present for all employees. Physical Requirements:
Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive
hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical
hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications,
and latex. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities
required. Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required;
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. License: /Certifications:
Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS and
PALS preferred. 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.
Keywords: North Alabama Medical Center, Decatur , Registered Nurse (RN) Day Surgery, Healthcare , Florence, Alabama
