Job Description

Baylor Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Unit

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Baylor Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical/Surgical team. This weekend Baylor position offers a consistent daytime schedule while providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Schedule

• Baylor Weekend Program
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Eligible for Baylor differential pay in accordance with hospital policy.

Position Summary:

The Baylor Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality nursing care to patients admitted to the Medical/Surgical Unit. Working collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care while promoting positive patient outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy safely and accurately.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and communicate findings promptly to providers.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Accurately document all patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case management, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and changes in patient condition.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a patient advocate while providing compassionate, respectful, and professional care.
• Participate in department meetings, continuing education, and competency validation.

Qualifications:

• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred or obtained within the required timeframe.
• One year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical experience are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent assessment, communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Why Join Northwest Florida Community Hospital?

• Baylor Weekend Schedule – Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Baylor differential pay
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement savings with 401(k)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while serving your local community

Medical Specialty: Med Surg/Acute Care

Physical Setting: Hospital

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and squatting.
• Ability to lift, transfer, reposition, push, and pull patients and equipment with or without reasonable accommodation, utilizing safe patient handling equipment as appropriate.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and assist with heavier lifts as part of a team.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform nursing procedures, administer medications, and operate medical equipment.
• Visual acuity to accurately assess patients, read medical records, medication labels, and monitor equipment.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately during emergency situations.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, chemicals, and other hazards commonly found in a hospital environment while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including prolonged standing, walking, and periods of high physical and mental demand.

Work Remotely: No

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.

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