Registered Nurse - Throughput at Baptist Health Care Corporation

• Assesses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients at time of discharge.
• Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient 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 and to ensure patient and family are equipped for appropriate discharge planning.
• Performs accurate documentation of nursing care and discharge teaching which are provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care and safe discharge.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the nursing division as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to the age of the client served.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure as appropriate.
• Ability to be flexible with shift scheduling to ensure the division utilizes the position most effectively.
•  May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Minimum Education
 

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

Minimum Work Experience
 

• 5 years Experience in Med/Surg nursing in a hospital setting. May consider experience in a post acute care setting if appropriate. Preferred

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 Preferred
• National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) Upon Hire Preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 

• Demonstrated clinical competence and ability to perform in a high paced environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
• Must be able to problem solve and work collaboratively with care team to identify risks and remove barriers to discharge.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with a multidisciplinary care team and with patients and family members.

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.