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* Graduate Nurse Psych Fulltime Days

Baptist Health·Homewood, Alabama

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Administer bedside patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting under supervision, developing and revising individualized care plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage patient needs and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission. 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
  • Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
  • Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
  • Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
  • Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/ department.
  • Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
  • Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the 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 the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age- specific needs.
  • Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
  • Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, 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 the 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.
  • Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
  • Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare 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 team to effectively transition and support new team membersand/or students.
  • Maintains reasonably 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
  • Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
  • Participates in and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
  • Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
  • Practices efficient use of supplies 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.
  • Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Education/Training.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Authorized by the Alabama Board of Nursing (BON) to practice as a graduate nurse and has received a “Graduate Nurse” letter.
  • Authorized to take the NCLEX by the examination vendor.
  • Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department. Licensure/Certification
  • Must obtain Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license within three (3) months of placement in this job.
  • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. ExperienceNone

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing authorized by the Alabama Board of Nursing to practice as a graduate nurse. Required to obtain RN licensure in Alabama or a compact license within three months and maintain BLS certification.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Problem Identification
  • Delegation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Bedside Patient Care

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Family Care
  • Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
  • Car Insurance
  • Student Debt Repayment Assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Homewood, Alabama
Posted
Jun 19, 2026
Closes
Jun 19, 2027
Application
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Baptist Health

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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