Registered Nurse Adult Psych Fulltime Days

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

 

Administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an acute care patientreceives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment.

 

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital’s Behavioral Health/Psych Department provides specialized care for patients across four distinct units: a 24-bed geriatric unit, a 24-bed adult unit, a 19-bed acute male unit, and a 21-bed acute female unit. Each unit is staffed daily by dedicated nurses and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) who deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.

 

With plans for future expansion and a commitment to continuous improvement, the department is actively seeking new team members passionate about behavioral health. Baptist Health offers a supportive environment where staff are empowered to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while advancing their careers in behavioral health services.

 

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and let us help you find your perfect fit! Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 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 (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL Benefits Start Day One

Responsibilities

Essential Functions• Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progresstoward 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 patientsserved on his or her 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 supportsthe hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’sstatus, and interpretsthe necessary information needed to identify each patient’srequirementsrelative to his or her agespecific needs.• Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistentmanner meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.• Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.• Delegatestasks and dutiesto healthcare team membersin accordance with the patient’s needs and the teammember’s capabilities and qualifications.• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.• Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership teamto effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

 

 

Other Related Functions• The professional nurse contributesto the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuousimprovement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes.• Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.• Participatesin department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.• Practices efficient use ofsupplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.• Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.• Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.• Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.• Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

Hospital Care at Home (Program Functions – Patient Care Hub)• Administers patient care within the virtual hospitalsetting, Patient Care Hub, where an acute care patientreceives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment.• Assessesthroughtheuseof TeleHealthtechnology thepatient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of carebased on patient needs and responses. Evaluatesthe patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.• Capable of using TeleHealth technology to conduct virtual patient care visits to our hospital at home patients; assess clinical symptoms, possess critical thinking skills and ability to escalate potential patient decompensation.• Collaborates with the in-home clinical and supportstaff team to effectively supportthe patient care needs.• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on his or her assigned virtual unit/ department.

Hospital Care at Home (Program Functions – In-homeNursing)• Administers direct patient care within the hospital at home inpatient home setting where an acute care patientreceives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment.• Assessesthepatient’s needs and contributestothe individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.• Ability to travel and enter patient homes as the patient hospital at home and place of service within a specific geographical region.• Collaborates with the virtual Patient Care Hub clinical team and supportstaff team to effectively deliver care to support the patient care needs.• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on his or her assigned unit/ department. Competency to address any urgent and or emergent patient needs as directed.• Demonstrates competency to work autonomously and be productive in a hospital at home environment.• Capable of using in-home virtual technology to connect with the Patient Care Hub and conduct virtual visits for patientsin the home• Transports and deliversitems, equipment, and medications(excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) as requested.

Qualifications

Education/Training• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.

Licensure/Certification• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLCmultistate RN license• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit(NICU).• Must possess a valid driver’slicense and hasreliable transportation to travel to perform job dutiesfor Hospital Care at Home Inhome nursing

Experience1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.• Hospital Care at Home – Two (2) years acute care nursing experience required