Registered Nurse - Minor Procedure, Full-time, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The position provides patient care and education based on the patient’s illness, symptoms, and course of treatment, and delivers quality care in designated surgical services areas in line with state, regulatory, and facility standards. The nurse performs technical skills and assists surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other facility professionals; maintains the knowledge and skills required of a professional registered nurse and for surgical services; promotes teamwork; and manages supplies and equipment effectively.

The role may require remaining on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters. The employee must be able to return to the hospital or facility within 30 minutes of a callback.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in Florida or an eligible compact state upon hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification upon hire.
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider certification within 90 days.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) certification within 90 days.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing knowledge and skills.
• Ability to return to the hospital or facility within 30 minutes of a callback.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Develop, discuss, and communicate a realistic plan of care with each patient and their family or significant other, addressing identified needs.
• Implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures using appropriate skills and judgment.
• Reassess identified problems, care provided, and patient responses to meet patient and family needs and ensure quality care.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support information integration and quality care across the health care team.
• Maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licensure.
• Perform department responsibilities as defined in its scope of service, addressing the unique nature of each client.
• Maintain departmental supplies and inventory.
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support department and organizational operations.
• Remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters if required.
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other professionals in the facility.
• Promote teamwork with surgical team members and other departments.
• Manage supplies and equipment effectively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree