RN Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry Full Time Days Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Birmingham seeks a Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager to lead shift operations in the Cardiac Telemetry Unit. The role involves ensuring high-quality patient care, collaborating with medical staff, and supporting nursing goals. This position is ideal for those looking to advance their nursing career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.
• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and develops individualized care plans.
• Coordinates care and delegates tasks to team members.
• Documents patient care and maintains compliance with standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Cardiac Telemetry Unit cares for post-operative patients requiring cardiac monitoring and those with unstable cardiac conditions that demand close heart monitoring.

Cardiac Tele also takes patients from critical care when patient volumes exceed ICU beds. The Cardiac Telemetry Unit is an excellent place for anyone looking to gain experience with cardiac patients. It is an invaluable starting point for those wishing to work in the Coronary Care Unit, Cardiovascular ICU, or the Cath Lab.

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.

Position Summary

The Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager (CANM) is responsible for leading the shift operations within the clinical setting to ensure delivery of high-quality care, exceptional customer experience, and optimal patient flow. In conjunction with the Department Nursing Operations Manager and the Assistant Nursing Operations Manager (ANOM), the CANM provides guidance, fosters collaboration, and is responsible for the unit’s clinical operations including patient care assignments, customer experience, productivity, and quality outcomes in settings where an acute care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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 hospital policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Maintains compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.
• 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 unit-level and 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 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 hospital and unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.