Registered Nurse-Pre Operative

Halifax Health • Daytona Beach, FL

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process. The RN directs, delegates, and coordinates nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks in accordance with their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels. Assignments are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient population served.

The RN provides individualized, compassionate, and ethical care; coordinates with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary and ancillary teams; and contributes to patient safety, professional development, research, and quality improvement. The position requires adherence to hospital standards, mission, values, policies, and legal and ethical guidelines.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida.
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Completion of general and nursing orientation.
• Completion of unit orientation and the unit-specific competency checklist.
• Professional interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines.
• Certifications required for the specific unit or area, as specified in the required certification addendum.
• Completion of annual competency-based learning modules (CBLs).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and monitor their status on an ongoing basis, recognizing and responding to changes in condition.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and initiate an individualized teaching plan on admission to support positive outcomes and timely discharge.
• Document assessment data on admission and throughout care.
• Plan and coordinate care based on patient assessments, status, identified needs, and available resources.
• Involve family members or significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
• Implement supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and coordinate care activities with ancillary departments to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Initiate and verify physician orders.
• Use nursing judgment in providing care and identify priorities for assigned patients.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Serve as a patient advocate by providing compassionate, individualized care.
• Direct, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks according to their roles and skill levels.
• Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in nursing practice, and adhere to Cornerstone standards and the hospital mission and values.
• Report to work as scheduled and maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and act ethically, following legal and ethical guidelines for nursing care.
• Maintain competencies and develop clinical knowledge through continuing education and annual competency-based learning modules.
• Assist with staff orientation and professional development.
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Support research and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Administer medications according to established policies.
• Comply with patient safety goals and programs.

What This Job Offers

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