Registered Nurse, Overflow PCU Nights, Baptist South

188 Baptist Medical Center South; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient‑centered care across medical and surgical units. You will coordinate care and advocate for patients, ensuring a high standard of clinical excellence.

The role requires 1–2 years of nursing experience, ACLS within 6 months for ED settings, and active RN licensure, with a focus on collaboration with physicians and supportive staff.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of nursing experience with cardiac telemetry preferred.
• Telemetry and hospital experience required or preferred.
• ACLS certification within 6 months for the Adult EDs; PALS within 1 year for some EDs.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides for patient needs using the nursing process and hospital mission.
• Coordinate care provided by ancillary services.
• Involve patients and families in developing the plan of care.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and care plans.
• Act as patient advocate and engage with physicians and departments.
• Participate in staff meetings and unit activities.

Skills

ACLS within 6 months

BLS Certified

Patient education

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

BA/BS degree preferred

Job description

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Responsibilities

Provides for patient needs as recognized through use of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) and the mission statement; organization and supervision of care provided by supportive personnel; coordination of care provided by ancillary services

• 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.

Certification- ACLS 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.

As a Registered Nurse for Baptist Health you will:

• Provide care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition
• Embrace and uphold the hospital mission statement
• Educate patients and families to their disease process and plan of care
• Interact with physicians and other departments within the hospital
• Coordinate care provided by ancillary services
• Act as the patient advocate
• Participate in staff meetings and other unit activities

Education and Degree Required

• Associate of Science in Nursing
• Or Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS)

Experience

• 1-2 years
• Cardiac Experience Preferred 1-2 years
• Telemetry Experience
• Hospital Experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
• Conscious Sedation Certification Preferred
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Preferred
• Licensed Registered Nurse Required

Primary Location: South - Main Building

Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.