Progressive Care Unit ICU Step Down RN FT 7a

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide supervision and coordination of nursing staff on shift, including weekends and holidays, ensuring quality and continuity of patient care. The RN will use the nursing process for assessments, planning, and interventions, and will collaborate with physicians and other clinicians in care planning and implementation.

This role requires nursing degree, active RN licensure, and BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be required depending on unit.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required
• BSN degree preferred
• Active RN licensure required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc.) may be required depending upon area assigned

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate nursing staff on shift, including weekends and holidays
• Collaborate with physicians and clinicians in planning and delivering patient care
• Apply the nursing process in patient assessments, care planning and interventions
• Maintain quality and continuity of care across shifts
• Carry out additional duties within scope of practice as assigned

Skills

Observation

Assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Complaint resolution

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure required

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the general supervision and coordination of activities of nursing personnel on shift, and during weekends and holidays, in order to ensure quality and continuity of patient care This individual will utilize the nursing process in patient assessments, planning of care, and performance of care interventions. The RN will collaborate with Physicians and other healthcare clinicians in the planning and implementation of patient care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

Degree in Nursing required, BSN degree preferred.

License/Certification

Active RN licensure required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Minimal noise levels.
Much exposure to computer work.
Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Progressive Care Unit ICU Step Down RN FT 7a

RN - Registered Nurse

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)