An Intensive Care Registered Nurse cares for acutely ill patients in an intensive care or critical care clinical setting. Works with Physicians and other specialists as part of a critical care team. Monitors patients, coordinates care, and provides advanced life support as needed.
Position Summary Baptist Health Princeton Hospital Neuro ICU Full Time Nights Responsibilities Patient-Centered Care & Advocacy:
Assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, monitors progress, prioritizes care, and serves as a patient and family advocate.
Age-Appropriate Competency:
Demonstrates knowledge and skills for age-specific care, including growth and development principles, unit-specific procedures, and equipment use.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
Functions as preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or clinician; coordinates care, delegates appropriately, and communicates with interdisciplinary teams.
Professional Role Modeling:
Supports hospital and nursing goals, practices compassionate care, maintains legal and ethical standards, and fosters respectful relationships.
Documentation & Compliance:
Maintains accurate, consistent patient records meeting regulatory standards and adheres to hospital policies, attendance, and safety guidelines.
Continuous Learning & Development:
Engages in professional development, attends trainings, mentors staff and students, and partners with leadership to identify growth needs.
Quality Improvement & Problem Solving:
Participates in committees, peer review, performance improvement initiatives, and applies evidence-based practice to resolve issues effectively.
Operational Excellence:
Ensures efficient use of supplies, maintains a clean and organized work area, and performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health and unit/department. Licensure/Certification Maintains current State of Alabama RN license Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.