RN, Acute Care PRN Days

Baptist Health•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is hiring an acute care registered nurse for a PRN day position. The nurse administers and coordinates care for acute care patients receiving active treatment in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting. The role includes assessing patients, developing and revising individualized plans of care, evaluating progress, documenting care, and providing compassionate, age-appropriate care while adhering to evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, patient rights, and Baptist Health policies. Depending on the assignment, the position may also support the Hospital Care at Home program. Patient Care Hub nurses use TeleHealth technology to assess patients virtually, conduct care visits, and escalate potential deterioration in collaboration with in-home clinical and support staff. In-home nurses provide direct care in patients’ homes, coordinate with the virtual Patient Care Hub, respond to urgent or emergent needs, use in-home virtual technology, and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and medications, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs. In-home work requires travel within a specific geographical region and entry into patient homes. The nurse may serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician; collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams; contribute to performance improvement and professional practice; and support the orientation and development of colleagues and students. Baptist Health describes its workplace as valuing collaboration, innovation, and dedication, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer, including for veterans and people with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
At least 1 year of experience, unless an exception is approved by an AVP-level leader or above.
For Hospital Care at Home assignments, at least 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
Current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing duties.
Meet Baptist Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, ability to travel within a specific geographic region and enter patient homes.
For Hospital Care at Home Patient Care Hub work, ability to use TeleHealth technology, assess clinical symptoms, apply critical thinking, and escalate potential patient decompensation.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home work, ability to work autonomously and productively in a home-care environment.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Provide age-appropriate care informed by principles of growth and development across the life span.
Advocate for patients and families and provide a compassionate, therapeutic care environment.
Coordinate patient care and delegate tasks appropriately based on patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Collaborate and communicate with medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other healthcare team members about patient conditions and unit concerns.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards and use effective problem identification and resolution.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and unit or patient-care equipment.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician as applicable.
Support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies and serve as a role model for staff.
Collaborate with education staff and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and students.
Participate in nursing practice and performance improvement committees, peer review, mentoring, and coaching as applicable.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings, and identify and pursue professional development and continuing education needs.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
For Patient Care Hub assignments, use TeleHealth technology to assess patients, conduct virtual visits, identify potential deterioration, and escalate concerns in collaboration with the in-home team.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home assignments, provide direct care in patients’ homes, coordinate with the virtual Patient Care Hub, address urgent or emergent needs, and use in-home virtual technology.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home assignments, travel to patient homes within the assigned geographic region and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and eligible medications.
Perform other duties as assigned.