Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical Progressive Care, Nights, Baptist Downtown

About the Organization

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.

Sign-on bonus of $3,750.

About the Role

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 but are compassionate, caring, willing to learn, team players, have strong clinical skills, and are reliable. With our strong education and training, we will teach you what you need to know about neuro.

Responsibilities

• 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 about 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

Requirements

• Less than 1-year Medical Surgical Nursing Experience
• Telemetry Experience
• Hospital Experience

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required (American Heart Association)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Required)

Schedule

Full-time night shift

Pay

Sign-on bonus of $3,750.

Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building