RN, Post Op FT Days

PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - Birmingham, AL

Job Title: RN, Post Op FT Days

Position: Inpatient/Observation Nurse

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Competitive pay and benefits

Shift:

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Birmingham

State: AL

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.
Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
Functions as a patient and family advocate.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit/department.
Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the lifespan.
Coordinates care and delegates appropriately to team members.
Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting regulatory standards.
Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment.
Prioritizes patient care in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions or unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Demonstrates caring practices providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with policies and standards.
Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others and continuous improvement of healthcare practice.
Participates in unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.
Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Partners with nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Impatient care assessment and planning
Demonstration of nursing competency
Effective communication and collaboration
Patient advocacy
Documentation skills meeting regulatory standards

Preferred Skills

Leadership in nursing practice
Experience in mentoring and coaching
Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice
Experience with performance improvement initiatives

Requirements

Experience: 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.

Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing.

License & Certification:

Current State of AL RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with matching
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care assistance (childcare, elder care, pet care)
Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduated school debt