RN Registered Nurse Ortho FT Nights

Baptist Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a full-time RN for their Walker Hospital in Jasper, Alabama, working three 12-hour shifts on day shift. This role involves providing advanced nursing care to critically ill patients, utilizing specialized medical equipment, and responding to emergencies.

Applicants must be a graduate of an approved nursing school and maintain a current Alabama RN license and BLS certification. At least one year of RN experience is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing school.
• Current RN license from the State of Alabama.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• At least 1 year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for critically ill patients.
• Use clinical judgment to respond to rapidly changing conditions.
• Operate and interpret specialized medical equipment.
• Respond to emergencies with life-saving interventions.
• Develop individualized care plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Advanced nursing care for critically ill patients

Clinical judgment and assessment

Operating specialized medical equipment

Emergency response and interventions

Patient advocacy and care planning

Team collaboration and leadership

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital

Full Time - Three 12s

Day Shift

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.