RN Adult Psych PRN Days

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Adult Psych administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for an injury, illness, medical condition, or following an intervention. The role includes assessing patient needs, developing and revising individualized plans of care, coordinating and documenting treatment, and working with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team. This position is listed as PRN Days at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for the organization and assigned unit or department.
Maintain a current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
At least 1 year of experience, unless an AVP-level leader or above approves an exception.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for Hospital Care at Home roles.
Hospital Care at Home roles require 2 years of acute care nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC certification may be 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.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respecting diversity.
Advocate for patients and families.
Provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage care.
Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety in accordance with regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Communicate relevant patient-condition and unit information to healthcare team members.
Provide compassionate care and a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Maintain awareness of legal issues and patient rights.
Collaborate with education staff and nursing leadership to support the transition of new team members and students.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with applicable hospital policies and procedures.
Contribute to colleagues’ knowledge and skills and to ongoing improvement in healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in or lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees, and take part in peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
Attend staff-development sessions, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings.
Work with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.