Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis Unit - PRN

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

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL seeks a Registered Nurse specialized in dialysis to deliver patient-centered care, education, and dialysis treatments per physician orders. The role emphasizes nursing process, safety, and collaborative care within the department.

Ideal candidates hold nursing credentials with BLS, and show commitment to ongoing professional development in a dynamic hospital setting. This is a full-time position with standard nursing duties and patient care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nursing and/or registered nurse credential
• BLS certification (Healthcare Providers)
• Strong patient education and communication abilities
• Ability to use nursing process for care planning

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize patient and family needs; develop and communicate care plans
• Safely administer medications and treatments; monitor patient responses
• Perform continuous patient assessment and communicate changes to care team
• Document care accurately and timely
• Maintain licensure, certifications and competency per unit standards
• Engage in professional growth and development

Skills

Nursing proficiency

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate/Technical Diploma in Nursing

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. This position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This nurse is responsible for administering the Dialysis treatment to the patient in accordance with the physician orders.

The Registered Nurse provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. This position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This nurse is responsible for administering the Dialysis treatment to the patient in accordance with the physician orders.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Assesses, identifies, and prioritizes patient and family needs to provide quality care to all patients. Develops, discusses, and communicates plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the care team.
• Safely delivers medications and treatments. Monitors and documents patient responses and upholds all safety policies and protocols including patient identification, risk mitigation ensuring a safe individualized plan of care.
• Performs continuous patient assessment, detects changes in condition, and communicates with appropriate care team members to support prompt clinical decision making.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit to facility meeting goals and objectives.
• Maintains current documentation and required licensure, certifications, required education, and competencies in accordance with unit scope of service and professional standards. Pursues professional growth and development.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit to facilitate the department’s unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

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

Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year Nursing experience. Required
• 1 year Dialysis experience. Preferred
• 1 year Intensive Care experience. 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

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in nursing, knowledge, and skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal 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