RN Heart Holdings FT Days

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital seeks a dedicated RN to administer patient care in a hospital setting. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with medical staff. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and a valid RN license. Join a committed team focused on delivering quality care to the community.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience required unless approved by AVP or above.
• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care.
• Documents patient care meeting all required and regulatory standards.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians, and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care.

Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures, and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center.

The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

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.

SHIFT: 3-12 hour shifts

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Assesses patient needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
2. Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
3. Functions as a patient and family advocate.
4. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit/department.
5. Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
6. Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
7. Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, 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.
9. Coordinates care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.
10. Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards, including patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
11. Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisiteskills.
12. Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
13. Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
14. Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
15. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
16. Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
17. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
18. Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
19. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with policies and standards.
20. Maintains compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions:

• The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others and the continuous improvement of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
• Participates and may lead nursing practice and performance improvement committees.
• Participates in 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 nursing committee meetings.
• Partners with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs.
• Assumes responsibility for 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 the hospital and 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 is required for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation for in-home nursing duties.

Experience: 1 year of nursing experience required unless approved by AVP or above. For Hospital Care at Home, two (2) years of acute care nursing experience is required.

Highly Preferred: Previous experience in Cath Lab and/or Heart Holdings.