Progressive Care Unit – Now Open at Walker Hospital!

We're excited to introduce our brand-new Progressive Care Unit at Walker Hospital. With a higher acuity level than acute care and a supportive 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, this unit is designed to provide exceptional, patient-centered care.

We’re seeking experienced RNs with backgrounds in Critical Care or Progressive Care who are passionate about advancing their skills and delivering excellent care in a collaborative environment.

Schedule Details: Day shift. Three 12 hour shifts a week. Weekend requirement is every other weekend. 

• Provides advanced nursing care for patients requiring complex assessments, therapies, and high-intensity interventions.

• Analyzes assessment data to anticipate changes and respond quickly to evolving patient conditions.

• Prioritizes critical information to take immediate, evidence-based, patient-focused action.

• Monitors and manages specialized equipment and interprets data such as cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic pressures.

• Responds to emergencies and life-threatening situations according to established protocols and standards of care.

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

• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams while coordinating and delegating patient care activities.

• Documents care accurately and maintains clinical competency while modeling professionalism and supporting departmental goals.

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  

• 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above. 
• Experience in critical care or progressive care is highly preferred.