- Work Environment: On Site
- FTE: 0.9 FT
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department 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.
Talent Pipeline Disclaimer
This posting is intended to build a candidate pipeline for current and future Emergency Department 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.
Responsibilities
As an Emergency Department RN, you will:
- Assess, identify, and prioritize patient and family care needs.
- Develop and communicate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Safely administer medications, treatments, and interventions.
- Continuously monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to appropriate team members.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
- Ensure compliance with patient safety standards, identification protocols, and risk reduction practices.
- Support evidence-based clinical decision-making in a dynamic emergency care environment.
- 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 clinical growth opportunities.
Qualifications
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
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Required Within 90 Days of Hire:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Required Within Two Years of Hire:
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Skills & Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong clinical nursing knowledge and judgment
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong patient advocacy and customer service focus
- Basic computer and electronic medical record proficiency
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful work caring for patients when they need it most
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Commitment to quality, safety, and excellence in patient care
- Opportunity to grow within a leading healthcare organization
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
