Registered Nurse - Baptist Surgical Unit - Days

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care and education for patients based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. The role manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This position is for the Baptist Surgical Unit on days.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Nursing or an Associate 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.
• 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 an individualized 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 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 as part of the department or unit to meeting goals and objectives.
• Maintain current documentation, required licensure and certifications, required education, and competencies in accordance with the unit’s scope of service and professional standards.
• Pursue professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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