Registered Nurse Well Baby Nursery FT PM

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join their team in a dynamic hospital environment. This role involves administering patient care in acute settings, developing personalized care plans, and advocating for patients and their families. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, demonstrate nursing competency, and be committed to continuous professional development. Join a supportive team that values diversity and excellence in patient care, and contribute to improving health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing school with current RN license.
• Must have 1 year of experience in Pediatrics or Neonatal ICU.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Communicate effectively with medical staff and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Development

Communication Skills

Patient Advocacy

Team Collaboration

Nursing Skills

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Position Summary

Administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an acute care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.

• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.

• Functions as a patient and family advocate.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit/ department.

• Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.

• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.

• Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.

• Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.

• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.

• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.

• Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.

• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.

• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.

• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.

• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.

• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.

• Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes.

• Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.

• Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.

• Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.

• Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.

• Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.

• Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health, Orlando Health, and assigned unit/department.

Licensure/Certification: Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.

Experience : Must have 1 Year of experience in Pediatrics, Mother Baby or Neonatal ICU to qualify for this position