RN, Registered Nurse FT Days Intermediate Care

Baptist Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) on a full-time, day shift schedule (three 12s). The IMC unit provides high-acuity care with continuous monitoring and rapid response capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have an Alabama RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of RN experience, with a strong emphasis on critical care, patient assessment, and collaborative teamwork within a faith-based community hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Must have at least 1 year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced nursing care for critically ill patients with complex assessments and high-intensity interventions.
• Uses clinical judgment to anticipate, prioritize, and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Operates and interprets medical equipment and monitors, including cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic systems.
• Responds to emergencies with evidence-based, life-saving interventions and preplanned protocols.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and supports unit and hospital goals.

Skills

Critical care

Nursing assessment

Patient monitoring

Emergency response

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

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.