Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular/PRN

Job Description

The Registered Nurse provides care and education for patients based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. The position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The position also directs and guides the patient care activities of ancillary personnel and other patient care personnel, while maintaining standards of professional practice. The Registered Nurse maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase their level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care.
• Performs Stress testing on both IP and OP, administers cardiac medications as required.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
• Performs TEE and Cardioversion procedures with the use of anesthesia, recovers, and discharges the patient.
• Performs Tilt Table testing.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or
• Associates Degree Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year Experience in Cardiovascular or Cardiopulmonary. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• ACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Info

• Job Identification 11099
• Job Category Nursing - RN
• Locations 9400 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL, 32514, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Work Environment On Site
• FTE PRN (As Needed)