Registered Nurse- Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Halifax Health • Daytona Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care according to the nursing process. The Registered Nurse is expected to direct, delegate, and coordinate all nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks, ensuring their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels are appropriately utilized. Assignments are performed in a manner consistent with the age and developmental level of the patient population served.

Requirements

• RN – State of Florida
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Completion of general and nursing orientation.
• Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist.
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Certifications as required by the specific unit/area
• Completion of annual competency based learning modules [CBL’s]
• Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree preferred
• Critical Care Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient on admission and monitors on an ongoing basis.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition.
• Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs.
• Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
• Initiates individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge.
• Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Initiates and verifies physician orders.
• Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care.
• Evaluates patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources.
• Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient.
• Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice.
• Adheres to Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times.
• Reports to work when scheduled.
• Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times.
• Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care.
• Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education.
• Assists with staff orientation and professional development.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Administers medications according to established policies.
• Complies with patient safety goals and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree