Radiology RN (PRN)

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

About The Position

The Radiology RN administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute-care patients receive active treatment. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress, advocates for patients and families, coordinates and delegates care, and documents care in accordance with required and regulatory standards. The role requires age-appropriate nursing knowledge, competency in nursing skills and unit equipment, evidence-based prioritization, effective communication and collaboration, and a compassionate, safe care environment. The professional nurse may serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician; support new team members and students; participate in committees, peer review, mentoring, coaching, and performance improvement; and contribute to professional development and continuous improvement of care. The position also requires maintaining attendance and compliance with Baptist Health policies, using supplies efficiently, keeping the work area clean and organized, attending relevant development and department meetings, and completing other assigned duties. The posting also describes Hospital Care at Home functions. Patient Care Hub duties include conducting virtual visits using TeleHealth technology, assessing and escalating potential patient decompensation, revising care plans, and collaborating with in-home clinical and support staff. In-home nursing duties include direct care in patients’ homes, travel within a designated geographical region, collaboration with the Patient Care Hub, addressing urgent or emergent needs as directed, working autonomously, using virtual technology, and transporting or delivering requested items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs).

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet Baptist Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
At least 1 year of experience, unless an AVP-level or higher leader approves an exception.
Maintain a current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, and/or TNCC certification is required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel for job duties.
Be able to work day-shift hours, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., as needed.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Respect diversity and build respectful relationships with team members and customers.
Advocate for patients and families.
Provide age-appropriate care based on the needs of patients served on the assigned unit or department.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage care.
Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to assess and interpret patient-specific needs.
Coordinate care and delegate appropriately for an assigned group of patients.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, safety measures, and other patient care in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant patient-condition information and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Provide compassionate, therapeutic care and maintain awareness of legal issues and patient rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to support new team members and students.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to professional knowledge, continuous improvement of healthcare practice, and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and potentially lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees.
Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding 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.
Work with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
For Patient Care Hub duties, conduct virtual assessments and visits using TeleHealth technology, evaluate progress, and escalate potential patient decompensation.
For Patient Care Hub duties, collaborate with in-home clinical and support staff to meet patient care needs.
For in-home nursing duties, provide direct care in patients’ homes and travel within a specified geographical region.
For in-home nursing duties, collaborate with the virtual Patient Care Hub team and address urgent or emergent patient needs as directed.
For in-home nursing duties, work autonomously and use in-home virtual technology to connect with the Patient Care Hub.
For in-home nursing duties, transport and deliver requested items, equipment, and medications, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement savings plan with matching.
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 childcare, elder care, and pet care.
Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt.
Benefits start on day one.