Registered Nurse RN Observation Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Observation Unit delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty standards of practice. Working with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes. The role includes assessing patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, carrying out ordered procedures and monitoring, documenting care, administering medications, and observing patients’ responses. The nurse responds to patient needs and educates patients and their families about conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up care. This opening is with HCA Florida JFK Hospital, a 558-bed acute care facility with services including emergency care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, robotic surgery, and other specialty programs. The hospital is located in Atlantis, Florida.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Florida Registered Nurse license or recognized compact licensure, subject to Florida licensing requirements and eligibility provisions.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- At least one year of acute-care hospital Med/Surg RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients on admission and during each scheduled shift, identifying and promptly reporting changes in their condition.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action if an unintended response occurs.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
- Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
- Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers and support positive clinical outcomes and patient experiences.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
