Graduate Nurse 3E Medical/Surgical Full-Time Nights

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Nurse provides bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting for acute-care patients receiving treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. The role is on the 3E Medical/Surgical unit at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama, on a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. The Graduate Nurse works under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse and participates in the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and updates individualized plans of care, monitors progress, documents care, administers medications and treatments, and supports patient safety. The role includes collaboration with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team, advocacy for patients and families, appropriate delegation, and continuing professional development. The posting describes Baptist Health Shelby Hospital as a 252-bed acute-care facility serving the community with advanced clinical services and technology.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Authorized by the Alabama Board of Nursing to practice as a graduate nurse and has received a Graduate Nurse letter.
Authorized to take the NCLEX by the examination vendor.
Meet mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
Obtain an Alabama Registered Nurse license or Nurse Licensure Compact multistate RN license within three months of placement in the job.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Administer bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Assess patients’ needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses; evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers while respecting diversity.
Advocate for patients and their families.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit or department.
Collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage unit or department care.
Serve as a role model for staff and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care for a defined group of patients and delegate tasks appropriately according to patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Document patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and in the use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Prioritize patient care according to evidence-based practice standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Communicate relevant patient-condition information and unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Maintain awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with the education department and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Contribute to others’ knowledge and skills and continuously improve healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and potentially lead unit- or organization-level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff-development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional-development needs and take responsibility for ongoing professional development and continuing education.
Actively participate in and attend the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Paid time off, up to five weeks to start.
Life insurance.
Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
Family Care, including child care, elder care, and pet care.
Paid parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Car insurance.
Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt.
Benefits start on day one.