Registered Nurse, PCU Fulltime Days, Baptist Clay

185 Baptist Medical Center Clay; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Full-time Days position in the PCU department. The role emphasizes nursing care, patient advocacy, and education for patients and families. New hires may qualify for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements include an Associate of Science in Nursing (BA/BS preferred) and BLS; ACLS/CCRN are preferred. Cardiac/telemetry experience is valued, with collaboration across physicians and hospital teams.

Qualifications

• AS in Nursing or BA/BS preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience; cardiac/telemetry experience desirable.
• BLS required; ACLS and CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care using the nursing process across medical/surgical conditions.
• Educate patients and families about disease and plan of care.
• Coordinate with physicians and hospital staff for patient care.
• Act as patient advocate and ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in unit meetings and activities.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient advocacy

Education to patients

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

BA/BS 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. Baptist Clay is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse for Fulltime Days in our PCU department.

*New Hires eligible for a $2,500 Sign on Bonus*

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.

*Diploma Nurses must have 5+ years of progressive care.* 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/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:

• Clay - 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.