Radiology RN (PRN)

Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement 403(b) with match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, AL seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide direct patient care in acute care and hospital-at-home settings. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team to meet patient needs and improve outcomes.

The position includes comprehensive benefits starting on day one, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive environment within a leading health system.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.
• 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.

Job description

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.

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)


• Life Insurance


• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)


• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)


• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt


• ALL benefits start on day one!

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.


• 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 policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.


• Maintains compliance with all Baptist 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.

Hospital Care at Home (Program Functions - Patient Care Hub)

Administers patient care within the virtual hospital setting, Patient Care Hub, where an acute care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment.

Assesses through the use of TeleHealth technology the 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.

Capable of using TeleHealth technology to conduct virtual patient care visits to our hospital at home patients; assess clinical symptoms, possess critical thinking skills and abilit