Registered Nurse, PCU Fulltime Nights, Baptist South

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Fulltime Nights in the Progressive Care Unit. The role emphasizes patient care across medical and surgical conditions, adherence to the nursing process, and ongoing family education.

A sign-on bonus of $3,750 is available for new hires and eligibility requirements apply. The position requires an RN license with BLS, and 1–2 years of cardiac and telemetry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with BLS certification.
• Diploma nurses must have 5+ years of progressive care.
• 1–2 years cardiac experience preferred and telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with medical, surgical, or other conditions.
• Uphold the hospital mission statement in daily practice.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and plans of care.
• Interact with physicians and other hospital departments.
• Coordinate care provided by ancillary services.
• Act as the patient advocate.
• Participate in staff meetings and unit activities.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Communication

Education to patients

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.

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