RN, Clinical Staff Nurse (EXPERIENCED), Operating Room (General), Jackson Main, Per Diem, Days

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse in the Operating Room champions quality patient care and uses critical thinking and scientific judgment to anticipate and plan care. The nurse performs competently and consistently applies the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, 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 care for assigned patients, and applies the clinical knowledge and skills required for the specialty area.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Valid Florida RN license is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire, with at least six months of validity, and must be maintained at Jackson Health System for the duration of employment.
• Must maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulations or nursing standards of practice.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and exercise sound, independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Ability to understand, respect, and accommodate patients' preferences and needs related to their individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
• Ability to provide clear, accurate, and effective information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience and maintain a nonjudgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
• Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete all required unit competencies as indicated in the unit competency checklist.
• For employees performing point-of-care testing in the Operating Room or other listed clinical areas, education must be verified at hire; the minimum level to be verified is an associate's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and coordinates care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
• Applies the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Documents pertinent information about nursing care, care plans, and observations.
• Accounts for narcotics and emergency equipment during 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; collaborates and seeks corrective action.
• Selects, individualizes, updates, and follows clinical procedures, protocols, standards, clinical pathways, care plans, narcotics policies, and discharge and teaching plans.
• Completes and submits patient and unit charges.
• Recognizes and prioritizes unit needs and problems and implements corrective action independently.
• Assumes the charge nurse role when assigned, supervises designated personnel, and takes action as needed.
• Uses logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
• Provides functional direction and assistance to LPNs, 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 and uses job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree