Registered Nurse - Baptist Medical Unit

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

6h

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. The nurse assesses patient and family needs, develops and communicates plans of care with patients and significant others, implements nursing interventions and medical plans of care, evaluates patient responses, and maintains accurate documentation for the healthcare team. The position also includes teaching and communicating with patients and their support persons, collaborating effectively with the department or unit, and maintaining current knowledge, certifications, and licensure while pursuing professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Nursing or an Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in Florida or an eligible compact state upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) certification upon hire.
• ACLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association within six months of 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.

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.
• Implement medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures using appropriate skills and judgment.
• Reassess identified problems, care provided, and patient responses to address patient and family needs and ensure quality care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support information integration and quality care across the healthcare team.
• Carry out department responsibilities within the scope of service, including care planning, nursing interventions, procedures, and teaching and communicating with patients and support persons.
• Promote effective working relationships and contribute effectively as part of the department or unit.
• Maintain current knowledge, certification, and licensure, and pursue professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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