RN, Registered Nurse FT Days Intermediate Care

Baptist Health • Jasper, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) at Baptist Health Walker Hospital provides advanced nursing care for critically ill patients. This full-time, day shift position involves complex assessments, high-intensity interventions, and continuous monitoring. The RN utilizes clinical judgment to anticipate and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions, operates specialized medical equipment, and responds to emergencies with life-saving interventions. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, coordinating care, documenting accurately, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role also emphasizes compassionate, age-appropriate care while upholding patient rights and a therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health unit/department.
• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Must have at least 1 year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced nursing care for critically ill patients, including complex assessments, high-intensity interventions, and continuous monitoring.
• Uses clinical judgment and assessment data to anticipate, prioritize, and respond quickly to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Operates and interprets specialized medical equipment and monitors, including cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic systems.
• Responds to emergencies with evidence-based, life-saving interventions and preplanned protocols when physicians are unavailable.
• Assesses patient needs, develops individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, and advocates for patients and families.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, serves in leadership or educational roles, and supports unit and hospital goals.
• Coordinates care, delegates appropriately, documents accurately, and ensures compliance with regulatory and evidence-based standards.
• Demonstrates compassionate, age-appropriate care while maintaining legal awareness, patient rights, and a therapeutic environment.

What This Job Offers

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