Baptist Health Walker Hospital

We are seeking upcoming RN New Graduates to join our team!

Are you ready to launch your nursing career in a supportive, dynamic environment? At Baptist Health Walker Hospital, we offer a wide variety of opportunities tailored for new graduate RNs who are eager to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and let us help you find your perfect fit!

Baptist Health Walker Hospital offers great NEW Competitive Pay and great benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance 
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP) 
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance 
• Car Insurance 
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

 ALL benefits start day one

Recognized by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Walker Hospital is a 267-bed facility located in Jasper and committed to serving the diverse needs of our growing community.  Among the comprehensive and compassionate services offered at Baptist Health Walker Hospital are bariatrics, behavioral health, cardiac care, emergency room care, gynecology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, physical therapy, advanced stroke treatment, surgical care and urology. 

Essential responsibilities include: 

• Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse. 

• Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes. 

• Functions as an advocate for patients and their families. 

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/ department. 

• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department. 

• Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age- specific needs. 

• Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members. 

• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes, but is not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety. 

• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills. 

• Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care. 

• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families. 

• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights. 

• Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes. 

• Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education. 

Education/Training.

At hire, must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.  Authorized by the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABON) to practice as a graduate nurse and has received a “Graduate Nurse” letter, or temporary license. Authorized to take the NCLEX by the examination vendor. 

Licensure/Certification 

At hire, must obtain Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license within three (3) months of placement in this job. BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)