Registered Nurse, PCU Fulltime Nights, Baptist South

188 Baptist Medical Center South; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health South is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Fulltime Nights in the Progressive Care Unit (South - Main Building). A $3,750 sign-on bonus is available for new hires. The role focuses on patient-centered care using the nursing process, coordinating across disciplines and educating patients and families.

Education includes an Associate of Science in Nursing; a BA/BS is preferred. 1–2 years of Cardiac/Telemetry experience is desired, with BLS and RN licensure required.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (required).
• Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Educate patients and families about disease process and plan of care.
• Coordinate care with physicians and hospital departments; act as patient advocate and liaison with ancillary services.
• Participate in staff meetings and unit activities.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS)

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.
• 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
• 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

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.