Registered Nurse - Baptist Emergency Department - PRN

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of settings. The role follows the established nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation, and ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The Registered Nurse 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 degree in nursing required.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Florida or an eligible compact state upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• ACLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) certification upon hire.
• PALS Provider certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
• Non-violent crisis intervention (CPI) certification within 90 days.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) certification within 2 years.
• Demonstrated proficiency in nursing knowledge and skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, identify, and prioritize patient and family needs to provide quality care.
• Develop, discuss, and communicate a plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the care team.
• Safely deliver medications and treatments.
• Monitor and document patient responses and follow safety policies and protocols, including patient identification and risk mitigation, to ensure an 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 as part of a department or unit to meet goals and objectives.
• Maintain current documentation and required licensure, certifications, education, and competencies in accordance with unit scope of service and professional standards.
• Pursue professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree