Critical Care RN | PCU Night Shift

Baptist Health Care Corporation

Pensacola (FL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Baptist Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pensacola, FL area to provide expert critical care; respond to life-saving situations and advocate for patients and families.

The role emphasizes advanced nursing skills, education support for families, and independent assessment of patient needs in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing required.
Associates Degree Nursing required or
Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient to address identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures.
Evaluates problems, care provided, and patient responses to meet needs and ensure quality of care.
Maintains up-to-date documentation of nursing care for integration by the healthcare team.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Regulatory compliance

Patient advocacy

Education

Technical Diploma/Certificate in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Registered Nurse serves as an expert in evaluating patients, administering care, recognizing complications and coordinating with other members of the critical care team. This position uses advanced skills to care for patients who are critically ill and at high risk for life-threatening health problems. This role is responsible for responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment, acting as patient advocate, and providing education and support to patient families. This position works with increasing independence to set criteria for the quality of patient care, assess patients' needs and cares for patients using specialized knowledge and skills and evaluates the outcomes and interventions. This individual also directs and guides patient care activities of ancillary personnel and other patient care personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

What you will do

Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient in order to address all identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed to meet patient and family needs and assure overall quality of care delivered.
Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the critical care unit/critical care division as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to the age of the client served.
Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or
Associates Degree Nursing Required or
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
ACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association within 90 Days Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated clinical competence and regulatory agency education classes in relevant area of nursing practice
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

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