RN Post Op PRN Nights

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a dedicated RN to administer patient care in an acute setting. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with medical staff. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and relevant certifications. Join a team committed to delivering compassionate care and improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current RN license and BLS certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for certain areas.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and develops individualized care plans.
• Coordinates care and delegates tasks to team members.
• Documents patient care meeting all regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

Position Summary

Princeton Baptist Hospital has been serving the central Alabama community for over 100 years. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Princeton Baptist was the first of four Birmingham area Baptist hospitals that opened in 1922. Roughly 53,000 people turn to Princeton each year for primary and emergency care. Princeton Baptist focuses on providing patients with experienced and compassionate care for emergency services, heart care, orthopedics, weight loss, advanced stroke treatment, and more. Princeton Baptist is also accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

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, medical condition, or post-intervention assessment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assesses patient needs and develops/revises an individualized care plan 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 growth and development principles over the lifespan, assesses patient data, and interprets information to identify each patient’s age-specific needs.
• Coordinates care and delegates tasks 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, including assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety.
• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific skills.
• Prioritizes patient care in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members based on patient needs and team member capabilities and qualifications.
• Communicates relevant patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
• Provides compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Maintains awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborates with education and nursing leadership to support new team members and students.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance in line with hospital policies and applicable laws.
• Ensures compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
• Participates in and may lead nursing practice and performance improvement committees.
• Engages in peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice.
• Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Attends staff development, department, and nursing committee meetings.
• Partners with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs.
• Assumes responsibility for personal 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 NLC 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).