Acute Care Nurse (ER) - Full-Time

The Registered Nurse provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. This 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.

We are recruiting for our Premium Pay RN Float pool for Full-Time and PRN to cover Acute, Critical Care and Emergency Department (you only need to be qualified in one area).

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.

Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's responses are reassessed to meet patient and family needs and assure overall quality of care delivered.

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.

Develops the skills and judgment necessary to implement plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures, teaching of and communication with patient and support person.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit to facilitate the department's unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Float throughout Baptist Heath Care System in one or more areas of practice as required.

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or

Associates Degree Nursing Required

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required

BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) Upon Hire Required

Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.

Basic Computer Skills

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. Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse