New Grad Registered Nurse Ortho

Ascension•Panama City, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a New Grad Registered Nurse in the Ortho Surgical department at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, FL. The position is full-time with a day shift schedule. The nurse will assist with patient care, including observation, documentation, and communication of patient needs. They will also assist with implementing physician and nursing orders under the direction of a preceptor and monitor patient care plans, documenting changes in patient condition. Active participation in transition to practice programs is expected to develop clinical thinking and judgment for safe, competent, person-centered care.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date registered. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care including observation and documentation of patient healthcare needs and communication of pertinent information to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Assist with documentation and implementation of physician and nursing orders under the direction of the registered nurse preceptor.
Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Communicate, monitor and record changes in patient condition as appropriate.
Actively engage and participate in transition to practice programs in order to develop clinical thinking and enhanced clinical judgment to provide safe, competent, person-centered care.