RN, Cardiac Tele PRN Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute-care patients receive active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, medical condition, or post-intervention needs. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and coordinates care for an assigned group of patients. The RN provides age-appropriate care, advocates for patients and families, collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team, and documents care in accordance with regulatory standards. The role also contributes to staff development, professional practice, and continuous improvement of care quality and organizational outcomes. This is a PRN day position at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital. PRN staff must work at least four shifts in six weeks, with one shift on a Saturday or Sunday. The scheduled shift is 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Maintain a current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health, Orlando Health, and the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC certification is required for certain areas; the posting does not specify which certifications apply to this unit.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses; evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respecting diversity.
Advocate for patients and families.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit or department.
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 the unit or department effectively.
Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care and delegate appropriately for a defined group of patients.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures consistently and in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and in the use of patient-care and unit equipment required by the unit or department.
Prioritize patient care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
Identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks and duties according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant patient-condition and unit information to other healthcare team members.
Provide compassionate care and a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Maintain awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education staff and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to colleagues’ knowledge and skills and to continuous improvement of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and potentially lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees at the unit or organizational level.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at least four PRN shifts in six weeks, including one Saturday or Sunday shift.