Registered Nurse NICU PRN Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute-care patients receive active treatment. The role assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and provides compassionate, age-appropriate care. The nurse coordinates and delegates care, documents care in accordance with regulatory standards, collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, and supports patients and families as an advocate. The 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, and quality improvement; and contribute to professional development and organizational outcomes. The position requires competency in nursing skills and unit equipment, effective communication and problem-solving, and compliance with hospital policies and procedures. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility serving the Homewood community and surrounding areas. Its campus includes a Women’s Medical Center and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has recognitions in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care, and psychiatry.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
NRP certification is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
One year of experience is required unless approved by an AVP level or above.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Act as a patient and family advocate and provide compassionate, therapeutic care.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Collaborate and communicate with medical staff and interdisciplinary team members to plan and manage care.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with 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.
Communicate relevant patient-condition and unit information to healthcare team members.
Support hospital and nursing department goals and serve as a role model for staff.
Contribute to the development and transition of new team members and students in collaboration with education and nursing leadership.
Participate in unit or organizational committees, performance improvement, peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development, department, or nursing committee meetings and pursue professional development and continuing education.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.