Registered Nurse-Pre Operative

Halifax Health•Daytona Beach, FL

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, consistent 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 nursing care; monitors patient status; coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team; and supports safe, ethical, and effective patient outcomes. The position also contributes to professional development, staff orientation, research, and quality improvement while adhering to the hospital’s Cornerstone standards, mission, and values.

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 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 by 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 them on an ongoing basis, including 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 on an ongoing basis.
Plan and coordinate care based on the patient’s assessed status and identified needs, involving family or significant others as desired by the patient.
Implement supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and coordinate care with ancillary departments to achieve and optimize patient outcomes.
Initiate and verify physician orders and administer medications according to established policies.
Use nursing judgment, identify care priorities, and organize patient care according to patient needs and available resources.
Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
Advocate for patients by providing compassionate, individualized nursing care.
Direct, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks in accordance with their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels.
Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in nursing practice, and assist with staff orientation and professional development.
Maintain professional appearance, patient confidentiality, and ethical conduct; follow legal and ethical guidelines for nursing care.
Maintain competencies and develop professional and clinical knowledge through continuing education and annual competency-based learning modules.
Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers; comply with patient safety goals and programs.
Support research and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Adhere to Cornerstone standards and the hospital’s mission and values, and report to work as scheduled.