Registered Nurse, PCU Fulltime Nights, Baptist South

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,750

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Fulltime Nights in the Progressive Care Unit. The role involves providing compassionate care to patients with medical and surgical conditions, coordinating with physicians, and educating patients and families as part of the care plan.

Diploma Nurses must have 5+ years of progressive care experience and hold an RN license with BLS. A BA/BS degree is preferred, and the facility offers a $3,750 sign-on bonus for new hires.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive care experience required for diploma nurses.
• RN licensure and BLS certification.
• Education background must align with progressive care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with medical or surgical conditions in progressive care.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and plans of care.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate with physicians and ancillary staff.

Skills

Cardiac care

Telemetry care

Nursing

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Arts/Science

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 South is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse for Fulltime Nights in the Progressive Care Unit. *New Hires eligible for a $3,750 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
• Licensed Registered Nurse Required

Primary Location:

South - Main Building