Clinical Staff Nurse, Per Diem, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The PRM Clinical Staff Nurse functions as a champion of quality patient care and a professional caregiver, using critical thinking and scientific judgment to anticipate and plan care for patients in assigned areas. The nurse performs at a competent level and consistently applies the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, care coordination, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The role upholds professional standards in ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. Within the JHS CARE Model, the nurse is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients, and must maintain clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the specific clinical area. Miami-Dade Corrections Health Services operates under Jackson Health System and provides care at three Miami-Dade County correctional facilities. The Clinical Staff Nurse position is based at Metro West Detention Center and is per diem on the day shift.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
Valid Florida RN license is required.
Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience is required.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months of validity is required for this unit.
Must maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulation or nursing standards of practice.
Must be able to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Must communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Must handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Must understand and follow instructions and exercise sound, independent judgment.
Must have knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Must understand, respect, and accommodate patient preferences and needs related to individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
Must clearly, accurately, and effectively provide information to doctors, other nurses, patients, and family members.
Must demonstrate compassion and patience and maintain a non-judgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
Must have the clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete all required unit competencies accurately and fully.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods.
Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds and lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with appropriate devices.
Must have frequent visual acuity for activities involving extended computer use.
Must wear personal protective equipment when exposed to infectious or clinical environments.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements and coordinates care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
Uses the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in applying nursing knowledge.
Documents pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans, and observations.
Accounts for narcotics and emergency equipment on each tour of duty.
Maintains working knowledge of facility infection-control procedures.
Recognizes, questions, and reports significant patient findings or inconsistencies in medical or nursing orders and treatment regimens; collaborates and seeks corrective action.
Selects, individualizes, updates, and follows clinical procedures, protocols, standards, pathways, plans of care, narcotics policies, and discharge and teaching plans.
Completes and submits patient and unit charges.
Recognizes and prioritizes overt or covert unit needs and problems, and independently implements corrective action.
Assumes the charge nurse role when assigned, supervises designated personnel, and takes action as needed.
Uses logic and reasoning to assess the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Provides functional direction and assistance to LPNs and CNAs or MAs, and completes new staff orientation as assigned.
Makes timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Maintains HIPAA compliance.
Follows and performs unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed on the unit competency checklist.
Uses job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.