Registered Nurse (RN), ICU - Per Diem, Night Shift, Job ID # 1889591

Palmetto General Hospital•Hialeah, FL

19d

About The Position

Delivers advanced professional and technical nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with real or potential life-threatening illnesses, in support of and in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff. Nursing care complies with hospital objectives and policies. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. Performs nursing techniques to support patient comfort and well-being, participates in performance improvement to maintain quality care, and prepares equipment and assists physicians during patient treatments and examinations. Assists in planning, supervising, and instructing secretaries and Nursing Assistants while providing care to multiple patients. Uses critical thinking to make comprehensive nursing decisions based on facts and patient outcome evaluations, and modifies care plans accordingly. Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude and provides excellent customer service. The position requires considerable walking and standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling emergencies and critical patient incidents. The employee may be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor.

Requirements

Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition.
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
Two years of nursing experience, particularly in Telemetry.
One year of experience in a Step Down unit.
Clinical competence.
Basic computer knowledge.
Graduate of an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
Current Florida Registered Nurse licensure.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Red Cross.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Red Cross.
Basic arrhythmia skill before starting in the unit, or critical care experience.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Critical Course.

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with real or potential life-threatening illnesses in collaboration with medical staff.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.
Perform nursing techniques to promote patient comfort and well-being.
Participate in performance improvement to maintain quality care.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians during patient treatments and examinations.
Assist in planning, supervising, and instructing secretaries and Nursing Assistants while providing patient care.
Use critical thinking and patient outcome evaluations to make nursing decisions and modify plans of care.
Provide professional, supportive service and excellent customer service.
Handle emergencies and critical patient incidents.
Work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit when assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor.