ER Registered Nurse: Patient Advocate & Care Coordinator

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks dedicated nursing staff to provide comprehensive care across its facilities. The role emphasizes using the nursing process, coordinating care with teams, and acting as a patient advocate.

ACLS is required within 6 months for the Adult EDs and Free Standing EDs; PALS within 1 year for Free Standing EDs and 6 months for WCH ED. Strong education for patients and families is also expected.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification required within 6 months for the Adult EDs and Free Standing EDs
• PALS required within 1 year of hire for the Free Standing EDs and required within 6 months for WCH ED
• Follows nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) and coordinates care

Responsibilities

• Including patients and significant others (SO)/families in developing an individualized plan of care
• Education of patients/SO/families to their disease process and plan of care
• Serves as patient advocate and responsible for providing care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition, including chronic medical and minor injuries or illnesses.

Skills

Nursing care

ACLS certification

Patient advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks dedicated nursing staff to provide comprehensive care across its facilities. The role emphasizes using the nursing process, coordinating care with teams, and acting as a patient advocate.

ACLS is required within 6 months for the Adult EDs and Free Standing EDs; PALS within 1 year for Free Standing EDs and 6 months for WCH ED. Strong education for patients and families is also expected.