RN, Registered Nurse - MICU - FT Nights

Baptist-Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Alabama seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for the MICU night shift on a full-time basis. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, leadership responsibilities, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates graduate from an approved nursing program, hold an Alabama RN license, and maintain BLS certification. You will contribute to care planning, documentation, and continuous quality improvement in a dynamic ICU environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health and unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and develops care plans.
• Maintains age-appropriate competency for ICU care.
• Functions as preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or clinician; coordinates care and delegates.
• Models professional behavior and ethical standards.
• Maintains accurate patient records per regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Engages in professional development and mentorship.
• Participates in quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Ensures efficient use of supplies and a clean work area.

Skills

Patient care

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Professionalism

Education

RN license

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

MICU

Full TimeNights

Responsibilities

• Patient-Centered Care & Advocacy: Assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, monitors progress, prioritizes care, and serves as a patient and family advocate.
• Age-Appropriate Competency: Demonstrates knowledge and skills for age-specific care, including growth and development principles, unit-specific procedures, and equipment use.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Functions as preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or clinician; coordinates care, delegates appropriately, and communicates with interdisciplinary teams.
• Professional Role Modeling: Supports hospital and nursing goals, practices compassionate care, maintains legal and ethical standards, and fosters respectful relationships.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintains accurate, consistent patient records meeting regulatory standards and adheres to hospital policies, attendance, and safety guidelines.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Engages in professional development, attends trainings, mentors staff and students, and partners with leadership to identify growth needs.
• Quality Improvement & Problem Solving: Participates in committees, peer review, performance improvement initiatives, and applies evidence-based practice to resolve issues effectively.
• Operational Excellence: Ensures efficient use of supplies, maintains a clean and organized work area, and 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 and unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

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