Registered Nurse - POST OP, Full-time, Varies, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse - Post Op. The role provides care and education for post-operative patients, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia teams to implement the care plan.

Responsibilities include accurate assessment, developing a plan of care with the patient and family, documenting nursing interventions, and ensuring readiness for the next level of care. Full-time position with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or a technical nursing diploma is required.
• 2 years acute care experience or 1-3 years critical care experience required.
• RN license in Florida or a compact state on hire; BLS and ACLS within 90 days; NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patient and family needs to provide quality post-op care.
• Develop and communicate a realistic plan of care with patient/family.
• Educate patients post operatively and prepare for next level of care.
• Implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures.
• Document nursing care accurately for the health care team.
• Maintain supplies and assist in department operations; may stay on campus during weather events.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing or Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing

Registered Nursing License (Florida or compact state)

Job description

Registered Nurse - POST OP, Full-time, Varies, Baptist Hospital

Pensacola, FL, United States

Job Description

The Registered Nurse-Post Op provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. This position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This position performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other professionals in the facility. This position is responsible for the assessment, care coordination, and implementation of the post-operative care plan of the patient according to prescribed procedures.

Responsibilities

Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.

Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.

Responsible for the education post operatively. Utilizes post-surgical care knowledge to prepare the patient for the next level of care.

Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.

Evaluates the identified problems, care provided and patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.

Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the health care team, in order to ensure quality care.

Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.

Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Preprocedural & Post Procedural Division as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

Maintains supplies/inventory for department.

Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.

May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications

Associates Degree Nursing Required or

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required

2 years Acute care experience Required or

1-3 years Critical care experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required

BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

ACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association within 90 Days Required

National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) within 90 Days Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

High level critical thinking skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Info

• Job Identification 10918
• Job Category Nursing - RN
• Posting Date 09/23/2026, 07:32 PM
• Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Varies
• FTE 0.9 FT
• Work Hours Monday-Friday, 4 10's, 12pm-10:30pm