Clinical Staff Nurse, Trauma ICU, Variable Schedule, Nights

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse in the Trauma ICU provides quality patient care using critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to anticipate, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. The nurse performs at a competent level and consistently applies the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The role follows the JHS CARE Model and upholds professional standards in ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. Clinical knowledge and skills must meet the standards of the specific clinical area. Jackson Memorial Hospital is Jackson Health System’s flagship hospital and an accredited tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds. Located in Miami, it provides a broad range of medical specialties and serves as a major academic medical center. The position is in the Trauma ICU at 1611 NW 12 Ave, Miami, Florida. Available schedules are full-time (3:3) and part-time with benefits (2:2), both on nights.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Valid Florida RN license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, with at least six months of validity, maintained at JHS for the duration of employment.
ACLS certification upon hire, with at least six months of validity, maintained at JHS for the duration of employment.
Any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers upon hire, with at least six months of validity, maintained at JHS for the duration of employment.
Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of Critical Care RN or Trauma RN experience is highly preferred.
BSN degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
Apply the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Document pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans, and observations.
Account for narcotics and emergency equipment during each tour of duty.
Maintain working knowledge of facility infection control procedures.
Recognize, question, and report significant patient findings or inconsistencies in medical or nursing orders and treatment regimens.
Collaborate with others and seek corrective action.
Select, individualize, update, and follow clinical procedures, protocols, standards, clinical pathways, plans of care, narcotics policies, and discharge and teaching plans.
Complete and submit patient and unit charges.
Recognize and prioritize unit needs or problems and implement corrective action independently.
Assume the charge nurse role when assigned, supervise designated personnel, and take action as needed.
Use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Provide functional direction and assistance to LPNs, CNAs, or MAs, and complete new staff orientation when assigned.
Make timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Follow and perform unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed in the unit competency checklist.
Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.