RN, Registered Nurse PRN Days PACU

Baptist-Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The PRN Days position supports perioperative and post-anesthesia recovery activities, ensuring patient safety and timely recovery milestones.

The ideal candidate holds a nursing degree, Alabama RN license, and current BLS; ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC may be required in specific units.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Alabama RN license or valid multistate RN license.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification current; ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC as required for certain areas.
• 1 year experience preferred unless AVP level approval.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop an individualized plan of care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to plan and manage patient care.
• Provide patient and family education and support.
• Document care accurately in the medical record.
• Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and unit equipment.
• Participate in staff development and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

Baptist Health Walker Hospital

Recognized by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Walker Hospital is a 267-bed facility located in Jasper and committed to serving the diverse needs of our growing community. Among the comprehensive and compassionate services offered at Baptist Health Walker Hospital are bariatrics, behavioral health, cardiac care, emergency room care, gynecology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, physical therapy, advanced stroke treatment, surgical care and urology.

RN, Registered Nurse PRN Days PACU

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..

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progresstoward 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 patientsserved 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 supportsthe 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’sstatus, and interpretsthe necessary information needed to identify each patient’srequirementsrelative 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 consistentmanner 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.
• Delegatestasks and dutiesto healthcare team membersin accordance with the patient’s needs and the teammember’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 teamto effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• The professional nurse contributesto the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuousimprovement of the quality of healthcare 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 ofsupplies 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.

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 or valid multistate RN license
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.
• Must possess a valid driver’slicense and hasreliable transportation to travel to perform job dutiesfor Hospital Care at Home Inhome nursing

Experience

• 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.