Registered Nurse - Minor Procedure, Full-time, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

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. The position provides patient care and education based on each patient’s illness, symptoms, and course of treatment, and delivers quality care in designated surgical services areas in accordance with state and regulatory standards and facility policies. The nurse performs technical skills and assists surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other professionals; maintains the knowledge and skills required for professional nursing and surgical services; promotes teamwork; and manages supplies and equipment effectively.

Requirements

• Technical diploma/certificate in nursing or an associate degree in nursing required.
• Active 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 within 90 days.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, required within 90 days.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
• Must be able to return to the hospital/facility within 30 minutes of a callback.

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 with each patient and their family or significant other, addressing identified needs.
• Implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures using appropriate skills and judgment.
• Reassess identified problems, care provided, and patient responses to meet patient and family needs and ensure quality care.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to integrate information for the healthcare team.
• Maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licensure.
• Perform responsibilities and duties defined by the department’s scope of service, addressing the unique nature of the client.
• Maintain department supplies and inventory.
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support department and organizational operations.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.

What This Job Offers

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