Graduate Nurse, 4 Ortho/Surgical FT Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital serving the Homewood community in Birmingham, Alabama. It offers a wide range of services including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services. The hospital is recognized for its Primary Stroke Center certification and its accredited bariatric program. The Women’s Medical Center provides comprehensive women's services, and the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has advanced certification. As part of the Orlando Health system, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is committed to providing professional and compassionate care. Orlando Health offers comprehensive benefits that begin on day one, focusing on education programs and well-being services. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package. The Graduate Nurse will administer patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting for acute care patients. The ortho/spine unit is a 30-bed unit with a 6:1 nurse to patient ratio, focused on helping patients regain mobility and strength after spine and orthopedic surgeries. This is a fast-paced, highly rewarding environment for nurses at any stage of their career to grow, be supported, and make a daily impact.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Authorized by the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABON) to practice as a graduate nurse and has received a temporary license.
Authorized to take the NCLEX by the examination vendor.
Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health and Orlando Health and the unit/department.
Must obtain temporary or permanent licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Responsibilities

Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/ department.
Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age- specific needs.
Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, 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 the 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.
Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare 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 team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participates in and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
Practices efficient use of supplies 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.
Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.
Performs all other duties as assigned.