Registered Nurse- Acute Care Talent Pipeline

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to patients in the inpatient setting utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while adhering to organizational policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards.

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This posting is intended to build a candidate pipeline for current and future Registered Nurse opportunities. Submission of an application does not guarantee immediate employment or an active opening. Qualified candidates may be contacted by a recruiter as positions become available that align with their experience, certifications, and career interests.

As a Registered Nurse, you will

• Assess, identify, and prioritize patient and family care needs.
• Develop, communicate, and coordinate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Safely administer medications, treatments, and advanced nursing interventions.
• Continuously assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to changes in condition.
• Communicate significant clinical findings and concerns to appropriate care team members to support timely decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety standards, identification protocols, and risk-reduction practices.
• Provide compassionate support and education to patients and their families during hospitalization.
• Foster positive working relationships and contribute to departmental and organizational goals.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, competencies, and continuing education requirements.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and evidence-based nursing practice initiatives.

Education

Required

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or
• Nursing Diploma/Certificate Program

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida or eligible Compact State licensure

Certifications

Required Upon Hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate

• Ability to prioritize and manage patient care needs
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and assessment techniques
• Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes
• Basic computer and electronic medical record proficiency
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate approach to caring for critically ill patients and supporting their families

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to care for patients during their most critical healthcare needs
• Collaborative and highly skilled critical care team environment
• Professional development and specialty nursing growth opportunities
• Commitment to clinical excellence, quality, and patient safety
• Career advancement opportunities within a leading healthcare organization
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing education programs

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