Registered Nurse - Baptist Medical Unit - Days

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

15h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care and education for patients based on their illnesses, symptoms, and courses of treatment. The position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Nursing or an Associate's 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.
• 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 and significant other to address identified needs.
• Use the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures required for patient care.
• Evaluate identified problems and care provided, and reassess patient responses to meet patient and family needs and ensure the overall quality of care.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to integrate information for the healthcare team and support quality care.
• Perform responsibilities and duties required by the department's scope of service, addressing the unique nature of each client.
• Develop the skills and judgment to implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures, and to teach and communicate with patients and support persons.
• Promote effective working relationships and work effectively as part of a department or unit to help meet its goals and objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licensure, and pursue professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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