Position Summary Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach.
A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure, and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a bariatrics center offering surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures; and women's care for all stages of life.
We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, as well as from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to advancing healthcare through clinical research and our medical residency program.
Position Summary
The registered nurse administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, providing active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention recovery, including assessment and ongoing evaluation.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized care plans based on patient responses and progress towards expected outcomes.
- Respect diversity by fostering respectful relationships with team members and patients.
- Act as a patient and family advocate.
- Provide age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge and skills suitable for the patients served.
- Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or nurse clinician as needed.
- Collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage patient care effectively.
- Model professional behavior and support hospital and nursing department goals.
- Understand principles of growth and development, assess patient data, and interpret information to meet individual needs.
- Coordinate care and delegate tasks appropriately within the healthcare team.
- Document patient care thoroughly and accurately, including assessments, education, medication administration, and treatments, meeting all regulatory standards.
- Maintain competency in nursing skills and equipment use.
- Prioritize patient care based on Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
- Identify and resolve problems effectively.
- Delegate tasks considering patient needs and team member capabilities.
- Communicate patient condition and unit concerns to team members.
- Provide compassionate, therapeutic care environments for patients and families.
- Be aware of legal issues and patients' rights.
- Support the onboarding and ongoing education of new staff and students.
- Maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
- Ensure compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Graduate of an approved nursing school.
- Meet all competency requirements for Orlando Health and the specific department.
Licensure/Certification
- Current Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
- Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC certifications are required for certain units; NRP is required for NICU.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home nursing duties.
Note: Must be licensed, certified, or registered as required by law or policy in the state of practice.
Experience
- Minimum of 1-year nursing experience required, unless approved by AVP or higher.
- Two years of acute care nursing experience required for Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing.