Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery PRN Days

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute-care patients receive active treatment for an injury, illness, medical condition, or post-intervention needs. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises individualized care plans, evaluates progress, coordinates and delegates care, documents care, and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams. The position also supports patients and families, promotes safety and quality, and contributes to staff development and continuous improvement. The posting additionally includes Hospital Care at Home program functions for Patient Care Hub and in-home nursing roles. The position is PRN days at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama.

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 approved by an AVP level or above.
Maintain a current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing duties, possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop and 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 and provide compassionate, therapeutic care.
Provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage care.
Serve as a role model and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care and delegate tasks appropriately based on patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of unit-specific patient-care equipment.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Communicate patient-condition information and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Recognize legal issues and patients’ rights.
Support the transition and development of new team members and students with education staff and nursing leadership.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to professional knowledge, healthcare quality, and organizational outcomes.
Participate in or lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees, peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
Attend staff development, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings; identify professional development needs and pursue continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For Hospital Care at Home Patient Care Hub functions, use TeleHealth technology to assess patients, conduct virtual visits, develop or revise care plans, evaluate progress, recognize possible decompensation, and collaborate with in-home staff.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing functions, provide direct care in patients’ homes, travel within the specified region, collaborate with the Patient Care Hub, respond to urgent or emergent needs as directed, work autonomously, use in-home virtual technology, and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and permitted medications.