Registered Nurse 3E Medical/Surgical Full-Time Night

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides acute-care nursing in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, caring for patients receiving active treatment for an injury, illness, medical condition, or post-intervention needs. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, evaluates progress, coordinates and delegates care, documents care, and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams. The role also supports patient and family advocacy, safe and compassionate care, staff development, and continuous improvement of nursing practice. The posting also describes functions for Hospital Care at Home positions. Patient Care Hub nurses provide virtual patient care using telehealth technology, assess symptoms, and escalate potential deterioration. In-home nurses provide direct care in patients’ homes, collaborate with the virtual care team, respond to urgent or emergent needs, use virtual technology, and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and medications other than controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs. The job is based at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama, with a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shift.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
At least one year of experience, unless approved by AVP level or above.
For Hospital Care at Home, at least two years of acute-care nursing experience.
Current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet Baptist Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit or department.
Act as a patient and family advocate and provide a compassionate, therapeutic environment.
Coordinate care for a defined group of patients and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Collaborate and communicate with medical staff and interdisciplinary team members to plan and manage care.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Communicate relevant patient-condition information and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Support hospital and nursing department goals and serve as a role model for staff.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to support the transition of new team members and students.
Participate in committees, performance improvement, peer review, mentoring, coaching, staff development, and department or nursing meetings as applicable.
Maintain punctual attendance, comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures, use supplies efficiently, and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
For Patient Care Hub functions, conduct virtual patient visits using telehealth technology, assess clinical symptoms, and escalate potential patient decompensation.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home functions, travel to patient homes, provide direct care, collaborate with the Patient Care Hub, address urgent or emergent needs, use in-home virtual technology, and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and eligible medications.
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 five weeks to start.
Life insurance.
Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
Family Care, including child care, elder care, and pet care.
Paid parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Car insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt.
Benefits start on day one.