Registered Nurse 3W Medical/Surgical Full-Time Days

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 3W Medical/Surgical 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 patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and provides compassionate, age-appropriate care in collaboration with patients, families, medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams. The role also supports staff development, quality improvement, professional practice, and unit operations. The posting additionally describes responsibilities for Hospital Care at Home program roles, including virtual Patient Care Hub nursing and in-home nursing.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
One year of experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.
Hospital Care at Home roles require two years of acute care nursing experience.
Current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, 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: valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Meet Baptist Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized care plans, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Respect diversity and build respectful relationships with team members and customers.
Advocate for patients and families.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by 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 unit or department care.
Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate appropriately to qualified team members.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety care in accordance with regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and unit-specific patient-care equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards and resolve identified problems effectively.
Communicate patient condition and unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
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 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, organized work area.
Attend staff development, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For Hospital Care at Home Patient Care Hub functions: use TeleHealth technology to assess patients, develop or revise care plans, evaluate outcomes, identify clinical concerns, and escalate potential decompensation.
For Hospital Care at Home Patient Care Hub functions: collaborate with in-home clinical and support staff to meet patient care needs.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing functions: provide direct acute care in patient homes and contribute to individualized plans of care.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing functions: travel to and enter patient homes within a designated geographic region.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing functions: collaborate with the virtual Patient Care Hub and support staff.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing functions: address urgent and emergent needs, work autonomously, and use virtual technology to connect with the Patient Care Hub.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing functions: transport and deliver requested items, equipment, and medications, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
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 child care, 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.