RN, Ortho/Surgical FT Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is hiring an RN for its 30-bed Ortho-Spine unit, which has a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. The unit provides care for acute-care patients receiving active treatment for injuries, illness, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs, with a focus on recovery after orthopedic and spine surgeries. The team works to help patients regain mobility and strength in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts, from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with work every third weekend. The RN assesses patients, develops and revises individualized care plans, evaluates progress, coordinates and delegates care, documents care, and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams. The nurse provides age-appropriate, compassionate care; advocates for patients and families; supports colleagues and students; and contributes to professional development, nursing practice, and quality improvement. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and part of the Orlando Health system. The hospital offers emergency, cardiovascular, bariatric, orthopedic, rehabilitation, surgical, psychiatric, and women’s services, among others. The position offers competitive pay and benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings; paid time off; family care resources; paid parental leave; insurance options; and educational assistance.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ 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 and provide a compassionate, therapeutic environment.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage unit care.
Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care and delegate appropriately for an assigned group of patients.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of unit-specific patient-care equipment.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks in accordance with patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant patient-condition and unit information to healthcare team members.
Understand legal issues and protect patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to others’ knowledge and skills and to continuous improvement in healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in or lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees.
Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
Attend staff development, 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.