Registered Nurse Emergency Room PRN Various Shifts

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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 care. The role includes assessing patient needs, developing and revising individualized care plans, evaluating progress, coordinating care, documenting care, and collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams. Nurses provide age-appropriate, compassionate care; advocate for patients and families; delegate tasks appropriately; and follow evidence-based standards, legal requirements, patient rights, and organizational policies. The position may include responsibilities in the Hospital Care at Home program, either in the virtual Patient Care Hub or in patients’ homes. Patient Care Hub nurses use telehealth technology to assess patients, conduct virtual visits, evaluate progress, and escalate concerns about potential deterioration. In-home nurses provide direct care, collaborate with the virtual clinical team, travel within a defined region, work autonomously, use virtual technology, and transport and deliver requested items, equipment, and medications other than controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs. The nurse may serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician; contribute to quality improvement and professional practice; participate in committees, peer review, mentoring, and staff development; and support the hospital and nursing department’s goals. The posting identifies the role as PRN with various shifts.

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.
Meet mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing duties.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Room experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Provide care appropriate to the age and needs of patients on the assigned unit or department.
Advocate for patients and families and provide a compassionate, therapeutic care environment.
Coordinate care for a defined group of patients and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Collaborate and communicate with medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other healthcare team members about patient conditions and unit concerns.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Prioritize patient care according to evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician, as applicable.
Support the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies and help transition and support new team members and students.
Use telehealth technology to assess patients and conduct virtual visits in the Hospital Care at Home Patient Care Hub, escalating potential deterioration when needed.
For in-home nursing, travel to and enter patient homes, provide direct care, collaborate with the virtual Patient Care Hub team, and address urgent or emergent needs as directed.
For in-home nursing, use virtual technology to connect with the Patient Care Hub and transport and deliver requested items, equipment, and medications, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
Participate in nursing practice and performance-improvement committees, peer review, mentoring, coaching, meetings, and staff development activities.
Maintain professional development and continuing education, efficient use of supplies, a clean and safe work area, punctual attendance, and compliance with organizational policies.