Baptist Health Walker Hospital

Intermediate Care Unit

Full Time - Three 12s

Nights

• Provides advanced nursing care for critically ill patients, including complex assessments, high-intensity interventions, and continuous monitoring.

• Uses clinical judgment and assessment data to anticipate, prioritize, and respond quickly to rapidly changing patient conditions.

• Operates and interprets specialized medical equipment and monitors, including cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic systems.

• Responds to emergencies with evidence-based, life-saving interventions and preplanned protocols when physicians are unavailable.

• Assesses patient needs, develops individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, and advocates for patients and families.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, serves in leadership or educational roles, and supports unit and hospital goals.

• Coordinates care, delegates appropriately, documents accurately, and ensures compliance with regulatory and evidence-based standards.

• Demonstrates compassionate, age-appropriate care while maintaining legal awareness, patient rights, and a therapeutic environment.

Education/Training  

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health unit/department. 

Licensure/Certification  

• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license.

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.  

Experience

• Must have at least 1 year of RN experience.