REGISTERED NURSE SR FLOAT - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC LLP•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

Essential Functions Evaluates and manages patient needs. Plans patient care utilizing physician protocol and professional judgement. Notifies physician of patients status based on urgency. Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage. Administers medications, including injections and IV’s; documents medications given or prescribed by ordering physician as required by specialty. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate Assists with hospital procedures and/or surgeries and coordinates scheduling surgical procedures. Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction. Determines patient’s level of understanding of their disease process and formulate educational plan (i.e., medications, procedures, surgical or procedural preps, or instruction. Provides patient teaching and information based on physician order, planned intervention, patient comprehension level. Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Practices nursing skills in accordance with licensure and Clinic P+P. Exercises good judgement in decision making to ensure quality patient care outcomes. Acts as resource person to Clinic and outside caregivers. Assists with the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician office and assists the physician with medical office procedures as needed. If assigned to a Patient Centered Medical Home recognized primary care clinic, job duties also include: Is an active member of the care team and may include additional duties related to care coordination.

Requirements

Current Florida license as a Registered Nurse.
Two (2) or more years of comprehensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
ACLS/PALS and CPRN certification within three months of employment.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and manages patient needs.
Plans patient care utilizing physician protocol and professional judgement.
Notifies physician of patients status based on urgency.
Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage.
Administers medications, including injections and IV’s; documents medications given or prescribed by ordering physician as required by specialty.
Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate
Assists with hospital procedures and/or surgeries and coordinates scheduling surgical procedures.
Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.
Determines patient’s level of understanding of their disease process and formulate educational plan (i.e., medications, procedures, surgical or procedural preps, or instruction.
Provides patient teaching and information based on physician order, planned intervention, patient comprehension level.
Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
Practices nursing skills in accordance with licensure and Clinic P+P.
Exercises good judgement in decision making to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
Acts as resource person to Clinic and outside caregivers.
Assists with the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician office and assists the physician with medical office procedures as needed.
Is an active member of the care team and may include additional duties related to care coordination.