Registered Nurse Parttime Nights

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Position Summary: Administers patient care in an inpatient or observation setting where an acute care patient receives active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention assessments.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Assesses patient needs and develops/revises individualized care plans based on responses; evaluates progress towards expected outcomes.
2. Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with team members and patients.
3. Acts as a patient and family advocate.
4. Provides age-appropriate care, demonstrating necessary knowledge and skills.
5. Serves as preceptor, charge nurse, educator, and/or nurse clinician.
6. Collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams for effective planning and management.
7. Models professional behavior supporting hospital and nursing goals.
8. Demonstrates understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan, interpreting patient data to meet age-specific needs.
9. Coordinates care and delegates tasks appropriately.
10. Documents patient care accurately, meeting all standards, including assessments, education, medication, and safety.
11. Maintains competency in nursing skills and equipment.
12. Prioritizes care based on evidence-based standards.
13. Identifies and resolves problems effectively.
14. Delegates tasks considering patient needs and team member capabilities.
15. Communicates patient conditions and concerns effectively.
16. Provides compassionate, therapeutic care environment.
17. Maintains awareness of legal issues and patient rights.
18. Supports onboarding and ongoing education of staff and students.
19. Maintains punctuality and compliance with policies and standards.

Other Related Functions:

1. Contributes to professional development and quality improvement.
2. Participates in committees, peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
3. Uses supplies efficiently and maintains a safe, clean work environment.
4. Attends relevant meetings and training.
5. Partners with leadership to identify development needs.
6. Responsible for own professional growth and continuing education.
7. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Hospital Care at Home (Program Functions - Patient Care Hub)

Provides patient care virtually, assessing needs and developing care plans using TeleHealth technology, collaborating with in-home staff, and addressing age-specific needs.

Hospital Care at Home (Program Functions - In-home Nursing)

Delivers direct care in patients' homes, assessing needs, collaborating with virtual teams, and managing urgent/emergent issues. Must be able to travel within designated regions, use virtual technology for visits, and transport items as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate of an approved nursing school; meets competency requirements.

Licensure/Certification: Valid Alabama RN license or multistate license, BLS, and other area-specific certifications (ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC). Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; 2 years for Hospital Care at Home role, preferably in acute care settings.