Registered Nurse- Baptist ICU Full-Time Days

Baptist Health Care•Gulf Breeze, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as an expert in evaluating patients, administering care, recognizing complications, and coordinating with other members of the critical care team. The role uses advanced skills to care for critically ill patients at high risk for life-threatening health problems. The nurse responds to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols, advocates for patients, and provides education and support to patient families. Working with increasing independence, the nurse sets criteria for quality patient care, assesses patient needs, provides care using specialized knowledge and skills, and evaluates outcomes and interventions. The nurse also directs and guides patient care activities performed by ancillary and other patient care personnel while maintaining professional nursing practice standards.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing required upon hire.
Registered Nurse license for Florida or a compact state required upon hire.
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
ACLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) qualification required upon hire.

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 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.
Reassess identified problems, care provided, and 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 critical care unit and division, as defined in the scope of service, addressing the unique nature and age of clients served.
Maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licensure.
Assist with other duties as assigned to support department and organizational operational needs.
May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.
Direct and guide patient care activities of ancillary and other patient care personnel while maintaining professional nursing practice standards.
Respond to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols, advocate for patients, and provide education and support to patient families.