$60/hr Seasonal Registered Nurse PCU Medical

AdventHealth•Port Charlotte, FL

67d•$60 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) is tasked with providing and supervising both direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age-specific groups. This role demands the effective use of the nursing process, which includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating, to achieve the goals of the nursing department. An RN must demonstrate substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based on applied practices of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences. This encompasses a wide array of duties such as the observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care; health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirmed; promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, prevention of illness, and the administration of medication and treatments as prescribed or authorized by duly licensed practitioners. Moreover, this position involves the supervision and teaching of other personnel in the theory and performance of these acts, requiring leadership and direction when working with a group of caregivers. The RN is also responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of related clinical activities and for utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. The primary function is the delivery of competent, compassionate, and cost-effective nursing care through the nursing process in the direction and administration of the medical and nursing plan of care, in compliance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. Additionally, the RN is responsible for managing the care of assigned patients, guiding and directing the activities of ancillary staff, and may function as a charge nurse. This role requires active participation in outstanding customer service and the maintenance of relationships that are equally respectful to all, adhering to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

Requirements

Associate's of Nursing
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS
NIHSS

Responsibilities

Completes timely assessments per Practice Guidelines including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and life-style factors, including signs of abuse or neglect. Makes appropriate decisions and interventions and nursing diagnosis according to patients actual or potential health conditions or needs.
Based on the assessment and diagnosis, sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for the patient , assisting in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care. Prioritizes and completes follow up assessments, evaluates and modifies plan of care as needed. Nursing practice reflects mutual goal setting and whole person care including meeting the needs of the mind, body and spirit.
Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes. Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.
Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards. Follows strict infection prevention precautions. Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety. Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care.
Promotes an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion and image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships through effective/therapeutic communication with the patient, family, and visitors, including but not limited to and as applicable, hourly rounding. Exhibits ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations. Follows chain of command when appropriate.