CVICU Charge Nurse: Lead, Mentor & Educate

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL, is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse RN to oversee critical care nursing in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The role combines clinical leadership with education and mentorship to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position directs daily unit activities, coordinates patient care flow, and maintains documentation while upholding hospital policies. Flexibility for on-campus duties during weather events or emergencies is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse license.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• ACLS certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification/training.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patient and family needs to provide quality care.
• Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the patient and family.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment to implement the medical plan of care and nursing interventions.
• Evaluate identified problems and reassess care to meet patient and family needs, ensuring quality of care.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation to support coordination of care and unit workflows.
• Oversee daily unit activities and patient flow in the critical care division; act as a liaison with the nurse manager.
• Collaborate with leadership on human resources and performance reviews as needed.
• May be required to remain on campus during severe weather or disasters.

Skills

RN license

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS Provider

NIH Stroke Scale

Non-violent crisis intervention

Job description

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL, is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse RN to oversee critical care nursing in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The role combines clinical leadership with education and mentorship to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position directs daily unit activities, coordinates patient care flow, and maintains documentation while upholding hospital policies. Flexibility for on-campus duties during weather events or emergencies is required.