RN, Post-Op PT Days

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a qualified nurse to administer patient care in an inpatient or observation setting, focusing on acute care patients receiving active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized care plans based on patient responses.
• Evaluate patient progress towards expected outcomes.
• Respect diversity by building respectful relationships with team members and patients.
• Act as a patient and family advocate.
• Provide age-appropriate care, demonstrating necessary knowledge and skills.
• Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or clinician as needed.
• Collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams for effective care planning.
• Model professional behavior and support hospital and nursing goals.
• Apply principles of growth and development to assess patient data and meet age-specific needs.
• Coordinate and delegate care tasks appropriately within the team.
• Document care accurately, including assessments, education, medication administration, and safety measures.
• Demonstrate competency with nursing skills and equipment.
• Prioritise patient care according to Evidence-Based Practice Standards.
• Identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Delegate tasks considering patient needs and team member capabilities.
• Communicate patient condition and unit concerns effectively to team members.
• Provide compassionate, therapeutic care environments.
• Be aware of legal issues and patient rights.
• Support new team members and students through collaboration with education and leadership teams.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with policies and legal standards.
• Ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Contribute to team knowledge, skills, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate or lead in nursing practice and performance improvement committees.
• Engage in peer review, mentoring, and coaching activities.
• Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Attend professional development activities and meetings.
• Partner with leadership to identify and pursue professional growth opportunities.
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Meet all competency requirements for Orlando Health and the specific department.
• Current Alabama RN license or valid multistate eNLC RN license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC certifications required for certain areas.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required unless approved by AVP or higher.