Registered Nurse, Cardiac PCU Days, Baptist South

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist South is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse for Fulltime Nights in the Cardiac PCU. *New Hires eligible for a $2,500 Sign on Bonus*

Provides for patient needs as recognized through use of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) and the mission statement; organization and supervision of care provided by supportive personnel; coordination of care provided by ancillary services

- Including patients and significant others (SO)/families in developing an individualized plan of care
- Education of patients/SO/families to their disease process and plan of care
- Serves as patient advocate and responsible for providing care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition, including chronic medical and minor injuries or illnesses.

Certification- ACLS required within 6 months for the Adult EDs and Free Standing EDs

• PALS required within 1 year of hire for the Free Standing EDs and required within 6 months for WCH ED.

Education/Degree Required

Associate of Science in Nursing Or

Degree Preferred

Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS)

Licenses and Certifications

- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
- Licensed Registered Nurse Required

Primary Location

South - Main Building

14550 Old St Augustine Rd

Jacksonville, FL 32258

United States of America

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition; Embrace and uphold the hospital mission statement; Educate patients and families to their disease process and plan of care; Interact with physicians and other departments within the hospital; Coordinate care provided by ancillary services; Act as the patient advocate; Participate in staff meetings and other unit activities

Requirements

1-2 years Cardiac Experience Preferred; 1-2 years Telemetry Experience; Hospital Experience