RN, Registered Nurse FT Days Intermediate Care

Brookwood Baptist Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital is seeking an RN in the Intermediate Care Unit for full-time day shifts. The IMC RN provides advanced nursing care for critically ill patients in a high-acuity setting, with continuous monitoring and rapid response capabilities.

This role requires a nursing degree, current Alabama RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of RN experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, documentation accuracy, and patient advocacy within a supportive unit.

Qualifications

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

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.