Graduate Nurse 2 Medical FT Days

Baptist Health • Homewood, AL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is hiring Graduate Nurses to begin their nursing careers in an acute-care environment. Graduate Nurses provide bedside care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse while developing the clinical judgment, confidence, and skills needed for professional nursing practice. The position involves working full-time day shifts, three 12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with every third weekend scheduled.

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group focused on compassionate care and clinical excellence. Its physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians, and office staff work together to address patients’ healthcare needs. The group is part of Baptist Health’s network of healthcare services, offers care across more than 18 areas of focus, and includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

Graduate Nurses must obtain an Alabama RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license within three months of placement. Some clinical areas may also require additional certifications. Professional development may include education, mentoring, and the Nurse Residency Program, as appropriate to the role.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Have authorization from the Alabama Board of Nursing to practice as a Graduate Nurse and a Graduate Nurse letter.
• Have authorization from the examination vendor to take the NCLEX.
• Hold current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Obtain an Alabama RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license within three months of placement in the position.
• Certain clinical areas may require ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under appropriate supervision.
• Assess patient needs and contribute to individualized plans of care.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress.
• Advocate for patients and their families.
• Collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Coordinate care and communicate important changes in patient conditions.
• Build competency in nursing skills and patient-care equipment.
• Deliver compassionate care while maintaining patient safety.
• Develop professionally through education, development, mentoring, and the Nurse Residency Program, as appropriate to the role.

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 for childcare, elder care, and pet care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Car insurance.
• Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduated school debt.
• Benefits start on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level