Job Description

Registered Nurse – Emergency Services

Full-Time (Mid Shift)

Your experience matters  

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse of Emergency Services, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.  

More about our team

The North Alabama Shoals Hospital Emergency Department offers RNs a fast-paced, team-driven environment where high-quality emergency care makes a real impact every day. Nurses work alongside experienced providers and supportive colleagues to deliver timely, compassionate care across a wide range of emergency conditions, while growing their skills in a department that values teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centered outcomes.

How you’ll contribute  

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

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.

• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.

• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.

• Evaluates patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education based on age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

What we’re looking for 

• Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

• BCLS required 

• ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred; must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Two-three years of experience preferred, but new grads welcomed to apply.

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, 401(k) retirement package and company match and performance bonus. 

• 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. 

More about North Alabama Medical Center 

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a full-service, acute care facility serving the Shoals community with a strong commitment to quality, compassion, and patient-centered care. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, medical-surgical services, and specialty care, supported by dedicated healthcare professionals focused on improving the health and well-being of the region.

EEOC Statement

“North Alabama Shoals Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals Hospital 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.