RN- Emergency Room Full Time Nights

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN for the Emergency Room. This role involves providing critical patient care, assessing needs, and developing tailored care plans. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong nursing skills, effective communication, and a commitment to patient advocacy. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and strives for excellence in patient care, while also supporting the growth of new team members. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Communicate effectively with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient care consistently and meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Advocacy

Communication Skills

Nursing Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Tools

Patient Care Equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, RN Emergency Room 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 Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and 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. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit(NICU).

Experience

1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.