Baptist Health Care·Pensacola, Florida
The Registered Nurse manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care and provides education for patients based on their illness and treatment. They are responsible for delivering quality care in surgical services and assisting surgeons and anesthesia personnel.
The Registered Nurse manages individualized, goal directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
This position provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment.
This position is responsible for the delivery of quality care in designated areas of surgical services while meeting standards as set forth by the state, regulatory agencies, and facility policies and procedures.
This position performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other professionals in the facility.
This position maintains knowledge and skills required to perform as a professional registered nurse as well as those specific surgical services departments.
This position promotes teamwork with all surgical team members and other departments.
This position manages supplies and equipment effectively.
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 [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/]
Candidates must have a nursing diploma, associate, or bachelor's degree and a valid Florida or compact state RN license. BLS certification from the American Heart Association and proficiency in acute care nursing are required.
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.