Registered Nurse Adult Psych PRN Days

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated nurse to administer patient care in an inpatient setting. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with medical staff. Candidates must possess a current RN license and have at least one year of acute care nursing experience. This position also includes responsibilities for virtual patient care through TeleHealth and in-home nursing, ensuring comprehensive support for patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year acute care nursing experience required.
• Current Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate license.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and develops individualized care plans.
• Collaborates with medical staff for effective planning.
• Documents care accurately and in compliance with standards.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Communication

Compassionate Care

Education

Graduate of an approved nursing school

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Position Summary: Administers patient care in an inpatient or observation setting where an acute care patient receives active treatment for injury, illness, medical condition, or post-intervention assessment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Assesses patient needs and develops/revises individualized care plans based on patient responses. Evaluates progress toward expected outcomes.
2. Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with team members and patients.
3. Acts as a patient and family advocate.
4. Provides age-appropriate care, demonstrating necessary knowledge and skills.
5. Serves as preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or clinician as needed.
6. Collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team for effective planning and management.
7. Models professional behavior, supporting hospital and nursing goals.
8. Demonstrates understanding of growth and development principles, assessing patient data to identify needs based on age.
9. Coordinates care, delegating tasks appropriately to team members.
10. Documents care accurately and in compliance with standards, including assessments, education, medications, treatments, and safety.
11. Maintains competency in nursing skills and equipment.
12. Prioritizes care according to Evidence-Based Practice Standards.
13. Identifies and resolves problems effectively.
14. Delegates tasks considering patient needs and team member capabilities.
15. Communicates patient status and unit concerns effectively.
16. Provides compassionate, therapeutic environment, respecting legal and patient rights.
17. Supports new staff and students through collaboration with education and leadership teams.
18. Maintains punctuality and compliance with policies and standards.

Other Related Functions:

1. Contributes to team knowledge, skills, and quality improvement.
2. Participates or leads in committees and peer reviews.
3. Practices resource efficiency and maintains a safe, clean work environment.
4. Engages in ongoing professional development and education.
5. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Hospital Care at Home (Program Functions – Patient Care Hub)

Provides virtual patient care via TeleHealth, assessing needs, developing care plans, and monitoring progress. Capable of conducting virtual visits, assessing symptoms, and escalating issues as needed, collaborating with in-home staff, and providing age-appropriate care.

Hospital Care at Home (Program Functions – In-home Nursing)

Delivers direct care in patients' homes, assessing needs, contributing to care plans, and working autonomously. Must be able to travel within designated regions, use virtual technology for communication, and perform transportation of items and medications (excluding controlled substances and chemotherapy drugs).

Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate of an approved nursing school; meets all competency requirements.

Licensure/Certification: Current Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate license; BLS certification; additional certifications such as ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC as required; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Experience: Minimum 1 year acute care nursing experience required; 2 years for Hospital Care at Home.