RN, ICU Float Pool, Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its ICU Float Pool. The position works three 12-hour day shifts per week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The nurse provides care in any of the hospital’s ICUs, caring for patients with advanced illnesses or injuries who require timely, intensive, complex care to stabilize and support their medical conditions. ICU settings have lower caregiver-to-patient ratios and require highly trained team members with advanced skills. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility serving the Homewood community and beyond. It provides a wide range of medical services and specialized care and is accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital is recognized for stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care, and psychiatry services. The professional nurse assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, evaluates progress, coordinates and documents care, and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams. The nurse advocates for patients and families, provides compassionate care, delegates appropriately, supports team members, and contributes to professional development and continuous improvement of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet all 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 1 year of experience, unless approved by an AVP-level leader or above.

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 care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit or department.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage unit or department care.
Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Interpret patient status and developmental information to identify each patient’s specific care requirements.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate appropriately.
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 or patient-care equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice 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 and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Maintain awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with applicable hospital policies and standards.
Contribute to colleagues’ knowledge and skills and to continuous improvement of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participate in, and potentially lead, unit- or organization-level 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, 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 professional development and 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 5 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 graduate school debt.
Benefits begin on the first day.