Registered Nurse, Cardiac Respiratory PCU, Baptist South

Baptist Health•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is a locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving Northeast Florida through more than 200 locations and six hospitals. Baptist South is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Respiratory PCU on a full-time day schedule. Nurses with medical-surgical or CCU experience may be considered. New hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The Registered Nurse provides patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while upholding the hospital’s mission. The role includes organizing and supervising care provided by supportive personnel, coordinating ancillary services, involving patients and their significant others or families in individualized care planning, educating them about disease processes and care plans, and advocating for patients. The nurse cares for patients requiring treatment for medical, surgical, chronic, and other conditions, including minor injuries or illnesses. The role also involves interacting with physicians and other hospital departments and participating in staff meetings and unit activities.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing required.
Licensed Registered Nurse required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
ACLS required within six months for Adult EDs and Free Standing EDs.
PALS required within one year of hire for Free Standing EDs and within six months for WCH ED.
The position is for an experienced nurse; medical-surgical or CCU experience is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) preferred.
One to two years of cardiac experience preferred.
One to two years of telemetry experience preferred.
Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Organize and supervise care provided by supportive personnel.
Coordinate care provided by ancillary services and interact with physicians and other hospital departments.
Involve patients and their significant others or families in developing individualized care plans.
Educate patients and families about disease processes and plans of care.
Serve as a patient advocate.
Provide care to patients requiring treatment for medical, surgical, chronic, or other conditions, including minor injuries or illnesses.
Uphold the hospital mission statement.
Participate in staff meetings and other unit activities.