RN, Registered Nurse Full-Time Nights Intermediate Care

Brookwood Baptist Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for the Intermediate Care Unit nights. This full-time position involves three 12-hour night shifts, delivering high-level nursing care in an IMC setting.

The role requires a graduate of an approved nursing program, current Alabama RN license, and BLS certification, with at least 1 year of RN experience. The unit emphasizes critical care, teamwork, and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing with competency requirements met.
• RN license (state of Alabama) and BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced nursing care for critically ill patients with high-intensity interventions and monitoring.
• Uses clinical judgment to anticipate and respond quickly to evolving patient conditions.
• Operates and interprets specialized equipment including cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic monitors.
• Responds to emergencies with evidence-based interventions when physicians are unavailable.
• Assesses needs, develops care plans, evaluates outcomes, and advocates for patients and families.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and supports unit/hospital goals.
• Coordinates care, delegates, documents, and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Delivers compassionate, age-appropriate care while maintaining patient rights and a therapeutic environment.

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital

RN,Registered Nurse IMC FT Nights

Intermediate Care Unit

Full Time - Three 12s

Nights

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.