Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem, Nights

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse (CSN) provides quality patient care using critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to anticipate and plan for patients’ needs. The nurse performs competently across the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, care coordination, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The role upholds professional standards in ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. Within the JHS CARE Model, the CSN is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients, and must possess the clinical knowledge and skills required by the Emergency Department.

The nurse collaborates with physicians and other healthcare staff to coordinate care, documents nursing care and observations, follows clinical procedures and unit policies, and supports continuity of care. The position may include charge nurse duties, supervision and direction of designated personnel, and orientation of new staff. The work takes place in a fast-paced hospital environment that may involve emergent and stressful situations, exposure to clinical hazards, and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Valid Florida RN license required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life-support certification for Healthcare Providers are required upon hire, with at least 6 months of validity, and must be maintained at JHS for the duration of employment.
• Must meet and maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by the nursing area.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and exercise sound, independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Ability to understand, respect, and accommodate patients’ preferences and needs regarding individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
• Ability to provide clear, accurate, and effective information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
• Ability to show compassion and patience and maintain a nonjudgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
• Must have the clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete all required unit competencies accurately and fully.
• Physical ability to stand or walk for extended periods; carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds; and lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds using appropriate devices.
• Frequent visual acuity is required for activities involving extended computer use.
• Must wear personal protective equipment when exposed to an infectious or clinical hospital environment.

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and coordinates patient care in collaboration with physicians, providers, and other healthcare staff.
• Uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to apply nursing knowledge.
• Documents pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans, and observations.
• Accounts for narcotics and emergency equipment during each tour of duty.
• Maintains working knowledge of facility infection-control procedures.
• Recognizes, questions, and reports significant patient findings or inconsistencies in medical or nursing orders and treatment; collaborates and seeks corrective action.
• Selects, individualizes, updates, and follows clinical procedures, protocols, standards, pathways, plans of care, narcotics policies, and discharge and teaching plans.
• Completes and submits patient and unit charges.
• Recognizes and prioritizes unit needs and problems and implements corrective action independently.
• Assumes the charge nurse role when assigned, supervises designated personnel, and takes action as needed.
• Uses logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
• Provides functional direction and assistance to LPNs and CNAs or MAs, and completes new-staff orientation when assigned.
• Makes timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance.
• Follows unit-specific policies and procedures and completes requirements listed on the unit-specific competency checklist.
• Uses job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree