RN, Registered Nurse - SICU - PRN Nights

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a PRN SICU Nights RN to deliver patient-centered nursing care in a high-acuity environment. You will assess needs, plan and revise care, and advocate for patients and families while maintaining age-appropriate competencies.

Responsibilities include leading teams, documenting accurately, and participating in quality improvement. Alabama RN licensure and BLS are required, with ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing; eligible for Alabama RN license.
• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license and BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, monitors progress, prioritizes care, and advocates for patients and families.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate competency for unit care and equipment use.
• Functions as preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or clinician; coordinates care and communicates with the team.
• Models professional behavior, upholds ethical standards, and fosters respectful relationships.
• Maintains accurate patient records and adheres to regulatory policies and hospital guidelines.
• Pursues professional development, mentors staff and students, and partners with leadership on growth needs.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and applies evidence-based practice to resolve issues.
• Ensures efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Patient-centered communication

Clinical nursing skills

Team collaboration

Precepting/mentoring

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

SICU

PRNNights

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.