Baptist Medical Center South

Baptist Health is recognized as a top place to work in health care and has been ranked as the 'most preferred' health care provider in the region for more than 30 years. The system operates six hospitals and over 200 locations, offering a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care. Its centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute, and Wolfson Children's Hospital. As the only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit system in Jacksonville, Baptist Health emphasizes community-rooted care and a mission-driven approach to patient services. Nurses at Baptist Medical Center South are expected to utilize the full nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to meet patient needs. The nursing role includes organizing and supervising care delivered by supportive personnel, coordinating ancillary services, and actively involving patients and their families in developing individualized care plans. Nurses also serve as patient advocates and are responsible for educating patients and families about disease processes and care plans. The facility handles a broad range of medical, surgical, and chronic conditions as well as minor injuries and illnesses. Diploma Nurses are required to have at least five years of progressive care experience.

Baptist Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization governed locally, emphasizing a mission-driven approach to patient care. The organization values patient and family inclusion in care planning, patient advocacy, education, and the use of the nursing process to deliver individualized care. Its identity as the only locally governed, faith-based system in Jacksonville reflects a commitment to community stewardship and compassionate care.