RN, Surgical ICU, Nights

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), working nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. across three 12-hour shifts per week. The RN provides care in a hospital inpatient setting for patients with advanced illnesses or injuries who require timely, intense, and complex care to stabilize and support their medical conditions. The unit has a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and requires team members with advanced skills. The RN assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and coordinates and documents care. The role includes collaboration with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, delegation to qualified team members, patient and family advocacy, and support for staff development and continuous improvement of nursing practice. The position also requires compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility serving the Homewood community and beyond. It provides a 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 care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for the Baptist Health unit or department.
Maintain a current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of experience required unless approved by AVP level or above; new graduate RNs may be considered.

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers while respecting diversity.
Act as a patient and family advocate.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit.
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 and delegate appropriately for an assigned group of patients.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and unit-specific patient care equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based practice standards.
Identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members' qualifications and capabilities.
Communicate relevant patient condition and unit information to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients' rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Contribute to others' knowledge and skills and to continuous improvement in healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and potentially 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/or nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.