Registered Nurse- Float Pool/Premium Pay

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

16h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care and education based on each patient's illness, symptoms, and course of treatment. The role manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This position floats throughout Baptist Health Care System in one or more areas of practice as required. Full-time and PRN opportunities are available.

Requirements

• Technical diploma/certificate in nursing or an associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in Florida or an eligible compact state, required upon hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification, required upon hire.
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider certification, required upon hire.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) certification, required upon hire.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Develop, discuss, and communicate a realistic plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the patient or significant other to address identified needs.
• Implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures using the necessary skills and judgment.
• Reassess identified problems, care provided, and patient responses to meet patient and family needs and assure quality of care.
• Maintain accurate, current documentation of nursing care to support information integration across the healthcare team and quality care.
• Perform department responsibilities defined in the scope of service, addressing the unique nature of each client.
• Provide teaching and communication to patients and support persons while implementing plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures.
• Promote effective working relationships and contribute as part of a department or unit to help meet its goals and objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licensure; pursue professional growth and development.
• Float throughout Baptist Health Care System in one or more areas of practice as required.

What This Job Offers

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