RN Float Pool Full-Time Nights

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Float Pool nurse administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. The role involves assessing patients, developing and revising individualized plans of care, evaluating progress toward expected outcomes, coordinating care, and communicating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams. Nurses provide age-appropriate care, advocate for patients and families, document care in accordance with regulatory standards, and demonstrate competency with nursing skills and unit equipment. The nurse may also serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician; support new team members and students; and contribute to professional development, peer review, committees, and quality improvement. The position requires effective delegation, prioritization, problem-solving, patient and staff advocacy, and compliance with hospital policies. The posting also describes functions for Hospital Care at Home roles, including virtual Patient Care Hub nursing and in-home nursing. These functions involve using telehealth technology, collaborating with virtual and in-home teams, assessing and escalating patient needs, and, for in-home nursing, traveling to patients’ homes and delivering approved supplies, equipment, and medications. The posting identifies Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama, and describes the facility as a 252-bed acute care hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of experience required unless approved by an AVP-level leader or above.
For Hospital Care at Home, two years of acute care nursing experience required.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
Meet mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the assigned unit or department.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC certifications are required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served.
Advocate for patients and families and provide a compassionate, therapeutic care environment.
Coordinate care and delegate tasks to team members according to patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage patient care and unit needs.
Document patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures in accordance with regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and in the use of patient care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician as applicable.
Support hospital and nursing department goals and help transition and support new team members and students.
Participate in professional development, continuing education, staff development, department meetings, peer review, mentoring, coaching, committees, and quality improvement activities.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and use supplies efficiently.
For Hospital Care at Home Patient Care Hub functions, provide virtual care using telehealth technology, assess symptoms, identify potential decompensation, and escalate concerns.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing functions, travel to patient homes, collaborate with the virtual Patient Care Hub team, address urgent or emergent needs, use in-home virtual technology, and transport and deliver requested items, equipment, and permitted medications.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with applicable hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.