Registered Nurse Med Surg

Your future role at a glance

Location: Destin, FL


Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast


Department: Med Surg


Schedule: Night Shift | Full-time


Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Acute Patient Care: Provide comprehensive direct nursing care to a diverse population of adult patients experiencing acute medical conditions or recovering from surgical procedures, managing workloads of multiple patients simultaneously.
• Clinical Monitoring & Assessment: Conduct focused physical assessments, continuously monitor vital signs and patient status, administer medications, and manage specialized lines, tubes, or wound care dressings.
• Care Coordination & Communication: Serve as the central hub for patient care by accurately documenting clinical data, tracking lab results, and proactively communicating status changes to physicians and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Discharge Planning & Education: Patiently educate patients and their families regarding diagnoses, post-operative care instructions, and medication regimens, while coordinating with case management to ensure safe, effective discharge planning.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of
  Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct nursing care to a diverse population of adult patients experiencing acute medical conditions or recovering from surgical procedures, managing workloads of multiple patients simultaneously.
• Conduct focused physical assessments, continuously monitor vital signs and patient status, administer medications, and manage specialized lines, tubes, or wound care dressings.
• Serve as the central hub for patient care by accurately documenting clinical data, tracking lab results, and proactively communicating status changes to physicians and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Patiently educate patients and their families regarding diagnoses, post-operative care instructions, and medication regimens, while coordinating with case management to ensure safe, effective discharge planning.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of
  Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.