RN, Registered Nurse - SICU - PRN Nights

Brookwood Baptist Health; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital seeks an experienced RN for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) on a PRN night schedule. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered care, age-appropriate practice, and strong advocacy for patients and families in a high-acuity environment.

The position emphasizes team leadership, documentation, regulatory compliance, continuous learning, and participation in quality improvement activities to uphold hospital standards.

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, develops and revises care plans, monitors progress, prioritizes care, and advocates for patients and families.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate competency for unit care, including equipment use and growth/development principles.
• Functions as preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or clinician; coordinates care and communicates with interdisciplinary teams.
• Models professional behavior, upholds legal/ethical standards, and fosters respectful relationships.
• Maintains accurate patient records meeting regulatory standards and hospital policies.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing leadership

Team collaboration

Education

RN - nursing degree

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.