Registered Nurse, PCU Fulltime Days, Baptist South

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist South is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Full-time Day shift in the General Progressive Care Unit (PCU). A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available for new hires.

The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and hospital teams to meet patient needs. Requirements include an Associate of Science in Nursing (or BA/BS preferred) and current RN licensure with BLS.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years Cardiac experience preferred.
• 1-2 years Telemetry experience.
• Hospitals experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with medical or surgical conditions, including chronic issues.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and plans of care.
• Interact with physicians and other hospital departments to coordinate care.
• Act as patient advocate and coordinate care with ancillary services.
• Participate in staff meetings and unit activities.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing or BA/BS degree (preferred)

Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) degree

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Registered Nurse licensure

Tools

Telemetry experience

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized 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 South is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse for Fulltime Day shift in our General PCU. *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 conditionEmbrace and uphold the hospital mission statementEducate patients and families to their disease process and plan of careInteract with physicians and other departments within the hospitalCoordinate care provided by ancillary servicesAct as the patient advocateParticipate in staff meetings and other unit activitiesEducation/Degree Required:Associate of Science in Nursing OrDegree Preferred:Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS)Experience:1-2 years Cardiac Experience Preferred1-2 years Telemetry ExperienceHospital ExperienceLicenses and Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) RequiredLicensed Registered Nurse RequiredPrimary Location:South - Main Building