What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical Progressive Care, Nights, Baptist Downtown position at Baptist Health?
Job Summary
Sign on bonus of $3,750!
Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Neurosurgical Progressive Care Team at Baptist Downtown. This is a full-time night shift opportunity.
RNs on this unit provide post-operative care to patients recovering from spinal procedures, diagnostic angiograms, aneurysms, and craniotomies as well as patients who may have had strokes, migraines, seizures, MS, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, etc.
RNs with strong clinical skills who are looking to grow in knowledge and experience are encouraged to apply. This includes RNs who have NOT worked in neuro who are compassionate and caring, willing to learn, team players, have strong clinical skills, and are reliable are also encouraged to apply. With our strong education and training, we will teach you what you need to know about neuro.
As a Registered Nurse in the Neurosurgical PCU, you will:
- Provide care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition, including chronic medical and minor injuries or illnesses
- Perform physical assessments and neuro checks
- Provide surgical site care to prevent infection
- Serve as patient advocate and educate patients and loved ones to their disease process and plan of care
- Work closely with physicians and other departments, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Participate in staff meetings and other unit activities
- Embrace and uphold the hospital mission statement
Experience Requirements:
- Less than 1-year Medical Surgical Nursing Experience
- Telemetry Experience
- Hospital Experience
Education & Credential Requirements:
- Associate of Science in Nursing Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required (American Heart Association)
- Licensed Registered Nurse Required
Education Required
AS - Nursing
License and Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State Nursing BoardsState Nursing BoardsState Nursing Boards
- Driver's License - DMVDMVDMV
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHAAHAAHA
Location
Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, , 32207
About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.