Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time PM Acute Medical
About The Position
The Registered Nurse administers patient care in the Acute Medical Unit at Baptist Health Citizens Hospital in Talladega, Alabama. The role cares for acute-care patients receiving active treatment for an injury, illness, medical condition, or post-intervention needs, and includes assessing patients, planning and coordinating individualized care, evaluating outcomes, documenting care, and collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The role is full-time, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and requires every other weekend. The nurse may also serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician, and contributes to staff development, professional practice, and quality improvement. Additional Hospital Care at Home duties described in the posting apply to program assignments and include virtual care through TeleHealth, in-home nursing, coordination with the Patient Care Hub, travel to patients' homes, and transporting requested supplies, equipment, and certain medications.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- At least 1 year of experience, unless an exception is approved at the AVP level or above.
- 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 Baptist Health and the unit or department.
- For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, at least 2 years of acute-care nursing experience.
- For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC certification is required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
- Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs.
- Coordinate care and delegate tasks to team members according to patient needs and team members' qualifications and capabilities.
- Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
- Prioritize care using evidence-based standards and demonstrate effective problem identification and resolution.
- Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary team members to plan and manage care.
- Advocate for patients and families, respect diversity, and provide a compassionate, therapeutic environment.
- Communicate relevant information about patient conditions and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
- Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician as applicable.
- Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
- Collaborate with education staff and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and students.
- Participate in committees, peer review, mentoring, coaching, performance improvement, staff development, and continuing education.
- Use patient-care and unit equipment competently, and maintain an efficient, clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
- For Hospital Care at Home Patient Care Hub assignments, use TeleHealth technology to assess patients, conduct virtual visits, revise care plans, identify potential deterioration, and collaborate with in-home staff.
- For Hospital Care at Home in-home assignments, travel to patient homes, provide direct care, collaborate with the virtual Patient Care Hub, respond to urgent or emergent needs, and use in-home virtual technology.
- For Hospital Care at Home in-home assignments, transport and deliver requested items, equipment, and medications, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
- 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 support for childcare, elder care, and pet care
- Paid parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Car insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduated school debt
- Benefits begin on day one
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
