PRM Clinical Staff Nurse, Med Surg, Per-Diem, Jackson South

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The PRM Clinical Staff Nurse champions quality patient care and demonstrates critical thinking and scientific judgment in anticipating and planning care for patients in assigned areas. The nurse performs at a competent level and consistently applies the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, care coordination, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation. The position upholds professional standards for 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 maintains the clinical knowledge and skills required for the specific clinical area.

Requirements

• Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Valid Florida RN license required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months of validity is required for this unit.
• Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures as required by regulations or nursing standards of practice for the specialty.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• 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 using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Ability to understand, respect, and accommodate patients' preferences and needs regarding their individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
• Ability to provide clear, accurate, and effective information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
• Ability to show compassion and patience and maintain a nonjudgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
• Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to fully and accurately complete required unit competencies listed in the unit competency checklist.
• Extended standing or walking; ability to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds and lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds using appropriate devices; frequent visual acuity for activities involving extended computer use.

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree preferred.
• Additional applicable life-support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
• Use the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—in applying nursing knowledge.
• Document pertinent information about 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; collaborate 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 independently implement corrective action.
• Assume the charge nurse role when assigned, supervise designated personnel, and take action as needed.
• Apply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
• Provide functional direction and assistance to LPNs and CNAs or MAs, and complete new staff orientation when assigned.
• Make timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Follow and perform unit-specific policies and procedures 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 duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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