Registered Nurse - Gulf Breeze ICU - Nights

Baptist Health Care • Gulf Breeze, FL

11h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as an expert in evaluating patients, administering care, recognizing complications, and coordinating with 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, acts as a patient advocate, and provides education and support to patient families.

Working with increasing independence, the nurse helps set 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 ancillary and other patient care personnel while maintaining professional nursing practice standards.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Nursing or an Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in Florida or an eligible 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) certification, required upon hire.
• Demonstrated proficiency in nursing knowledge and skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, identify, and prioritize patient and family needs to provide quality care, and develop, discuss, and communicate each patient's plan of care in collaboration with the care team.
• Safely deliver medications and treatments; monitor and document patient responses; and uphold safety policies and protocols, including patient identification and risk mitigation, to ensure a safe, individualized plan of care.
• Continuously assess patients, detect changes in condition, and communicate with appropriate care team members to support prompt clinical decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
• Promote effective working relationships and contribute effectively to the department or unit's goals and objectives.
• Maintain current documentation, licensure, certifications, required education, and competencies in accordance with the unit's scope of service and professional standards.
• Pursue professional growth and development.
• Direct and guide the patient care activities of ancillary and other patient care personnel.

What This Job Offers

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