RN Ortho Surgical PT Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

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 (child care, elder care, pet care)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ortho-Spine Unit in Homewood, Alabama. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

The position requires a current Alabama RN license and relevant certifications. The role offers a structured environment with various responsibilities including patient advocacy and teamwork, contributing to continuous improvement in healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing; meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification; ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for certain areas.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ needs and develops individualized plans.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Communicates & collaborates with medical staff.
• Documents patient care consistently, meeting regulatory standards.
• Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Patient care assessment

Communication skills

Collaborative practice

Nursing skills

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Current State of Alabama RN license

Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Position Summary

Role: Registered Nurse, Ortho‑Spine Unit – 30 bed, 6:1 nurse‑to‑patient ratio.

Schedule: 2×12‑hour nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM, every 3rd weekend.

Unit: Acute‑care orthopedic and spine patients following surgery.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 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 (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance
• All benefits start day one

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ needs, develops/revises individualized plans and evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to patient age and unit requirements.
• Serves as preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
• Communicates & collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team for unit/department management.
• Serves as a role model for staff and supports hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
• Assesses data reflective of patient status and interprets necessary information to identify age‑specific needs.
• Coordinates care and delegates appropriately to team members.
• Documents patient care consistently, meeting regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of unit equipment as required.
• Prioritizes patient care continuously, following Evidence‑Based Practice Standards of Care.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
• Delegates tasks based on patient needs and team member capabilities.
• Communicates patient condition or unit concerns to health‑care team.
• Provides a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborates with education and leadership to support new team members and students.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance per Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Contributes to peer learning and continuous improvement of health‑care practice.
• Participates in unit/organizational committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.
• Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
• Practices efficient use of supplies and keeps a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Attends staff development, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings.
• Partners with leadership to identify professional development needs.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and continuing education.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing; meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health, Orlando Health, and assigned unit/department.
• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification; ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for certain areas; NRP required for NICU.