RN, Registered Nurse FT Days Intermediate Care

Baptist-Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) on the day shift. This full-time position requires a licensed RN in Alabama with BLS certification and at least 1 year of RN experience.

The role focuses on high-acuity patient care, telemetry monitoring, and collaborative leadership in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include performing advanced nursing care, developing care plans, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with required competencies.
• Active Alabama RN license.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced nursing care for critically ill patients in IMC with complex assessments and high-intensity interventions.
• Uses clinical judgment to anticipate and respond quickly to changing patient conditions.
• Operates and interprets cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment.
• Responds to emergencies with evidence-based actions and predefined protocols.
• Develops individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, and advocates for patients and families.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and supports unit goals.
• Coordinates care, delegates duties, documents accurately, and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Maintains compassionate, age-appropriate care while upholding patient rights.

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital

RN,Registered Nurse IMC FT Days

Intermediate Care Unit

Full Time - Three 12s

Days

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced nursing care for critically ill patients, including complex assessments, high-intensity interventions, and continuous monitoring.

• Uses clinical judgment and assessment data to anticipate, prioritize, and respond quickly to rapidly changing patient conditions.

• Operates and interprets specialized medical equipment and monitors, including cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic systems.

• Responds to emergencies with evidence-based, life-saving interventions and preplanned protocols when physicians are unavailable.

• Assesses patient needs, develops individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, and advocates for patients and families.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, serves in leadership or educational roles, and supports unit and hospital goals.

• Coordinates care, delegates appropriately, documents accurately, and ensures compliance with regulatory and evidence-based standards.

• Demonstrates compassionate, age‑appropriate care while maintaining legal awareness, patient rights, and a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license.

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Experience

• Must have at least 1 year of RN experience.