Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Days - Bayfront Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida

Orlando Health • Saint Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an acute care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• 1 year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
• Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members.
• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner.
• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment.
• Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns.
• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients' rights.
• Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others and the continuous improvement of health care practice.
• Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees.
• Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
• Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
• Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
• Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree