Registered Nurse - Baptist Surgical Unit - Days

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Baptist Surgical Unit, daytime shift. The RN provides patient care and education, coordinates the plan of care, and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires FL RN licensure or compact state eligibility, BLS certification, and a commitment to professional growth and excellent communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN license in Florida or eligible through a compact state.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care.
• Develops and communicates a realistic plan of care with patient/family.
• Implements nursing interventions and medical plan of care.
• Evaluates care and patient responses to ensure quality.
• Maintains accurate documentation for care coordination.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Registered Nursing (Florida) or Compact State eligibility

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Baptist Surgical Unit - Days

Pensacola, FL, United States

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.

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 collaboration with each patient/significant other 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 department as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. Develops the skills and judgment necessary to implement plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures, teaching of and communication with patient and support person.
• 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

• Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or
• Associates Degree Nursing Required
• 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

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 9638
• Job Category Nursing - RN
• Posting Date 09/30/2026, 06:43 PM
• Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• FTE 0.9 FT