Registered Nurse - SICU

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care by following the nursing process in a collaborative environment. The RN promotes optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, care coordination, and engagement with patients and families. The role provides safe and effective nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs across the care continuum. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, documenting care in accordance with Health First policies and procedures, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, identifying changes in patient condition, educating patients and families, following safety and infection-prevention protocols, using Health First technology systems, and participating in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. The RN may also support precepting, mentoring, and onboarding, and promotes bedside communication practices. This position is per diem, with shift times of 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The position requires Florida RN licensure or endorsement and an AHA BLS Healthcare Provider completion card before the start date, maintained thereafter. Additional certifications may be required to meet unit-specific care requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
Meets unit-specific care requirements; new graduates may be considered based on unit needs.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained thereafter.
Additional certifications to meet unit-specific care requirements, such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, or NIHSS.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in EMR systems and patient documentation.
Demonstrated initiative in quality and patient-safety improvements.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in complex environments.
Maintain compliance with competency validations and continuing education.
Demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and commitment to a collaborative work environment.
Able to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, movement, and lifting or moving objects and people or equipment.
May require travel to various facilities within and beyond the county perimeter and use of a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
One or more years of experience in an acute-care or specialty setting.
National certification in a specialty area, such as CCRN, CMSRN, or CEN.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective nursing care based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs across the care continuum.
Administer medications and perform treatments; document care activities according to Health First policies and procedures.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, participate in rounds, and support discharge planning.
Use critical thinking to identify changes in patient condition promptly and initiate appropriate interventions.
Educate patients and families using teach-back to promote engagement and safe transitions.
Follow safety protocols and infection-prevention practices to protect patients and Associates.
Use Health First technology systems to enter clinical documentation and care plans.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and High Reliability Organization initiatives.
Support precepting, mentoring, and onboarding of new Associates and students as appropriate.
Promote bedside purpose, rounding, and communication, including whiteboard use and bedside shift report.