RN, Coronary Care Unit, Nights

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Coronary Care Unit (CCU). The role involves administering care to patients with advanced illnesses or injuries who routinely require timely, intensive, and complex care to stabilize and support their medical conditions. The unit has a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and requires highly trained team members with advanced skills. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility serving the Homewood community and beyond. Its services include specialized stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care, and psychiatry. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has earned Primary Stroke Center certification and the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke recognition. The RN assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, coordinates and documents care, and collaborates with patients, families, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team members. The nurse also supports quality improvement, professional development, unit operations, and the hospital’s goals and standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
Maintain a current State of Alabama RN license or valid multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
At least one year of experience is required unless an AVP-level or higher leader approves an exception.

Nice To Haves

Prior ICU experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses.
Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respecting diversity.
Act as a patient and family advocate.
Provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage unit or department operations.
Serve as a role model for staff and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate appropriately.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety measures in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and unit-specific patient-care equipment.
Prioritize patient care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
Identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant information about patient conditions or unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Provide compassionate care and a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Remain aware of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Support the transition and development of new team members and students in collaboration with education and nursing leadership.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Contribute to professional knowledge, continuous improvement in healthcare quality, and organizational outcomes.
Participate in or lead nursing practice and performance improvement committees.
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 nursing committee meetings.
Work with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
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 benefits 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 graduate school debt.
Benefits start on day one.