Charge Nurse - Day Shift | Clinical Leader & Care Coach

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Henderson Medical Unit on the Day shift. This full-time RN role provides clinical leadership, coordinates patient care, and supervises staff to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

You will assess patient and family needs, plan and communicate care, safely administer medications, document thoroughly, and uphold policies. Florida RN license (or eligible compact), BLS, and ACLS within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license or eligible compact state license
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• ACLS Provider certification within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Maintains current documentation and licensure, certifications, required education, and competencies in accordance with unit scope of service and professional standards.
• Assesses, identifies, and prioritizes patient and family needs to provide quality care to all patients; develops and communicates plan of care with care team.
• Safely delivers medications and treatments; monitors patient responses and upholds safety policies and protocols.
• Performs continuous patient assessment, detects changes in condition, and communicates with appropriate care team members to support prompt clinical decisions.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
• Promotes effective working relations and collaborates to meet unit goals.
• Maintains responsibility for departmental operations and resources to ensure quality services.
• Communicates departmental, organizational, and regulatory information to staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Written communication

Clinical nursing competence

Plan and direct activities

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Empathy and listening

Education

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing

Associates Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Henderson Medical Unit on the Day shift. This full-time RN role provides clinical leadership, coordinates patient care, and supervises staff to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

You will assess patient and family needs, plan and communicate care, safely administer medications, document thoroughly, and uphold policies. Florida RN license (or eligible compact), BLS, and ACLS within 6 months are required.