Registered Nurse - Cardiac PCU

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care by adhering to the nursing process in a collaborative environment. The role promotes optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, care coordination, and patient and family engagement. The RN provides safe and effective nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs across the care continuum. The nurse administers medications and treatments, documents care in accordance with Health First policies and procedures, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and uses critical thinking to identify changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions. The role also includes patient and family education, safety and infection-prevention practices, use of Health First technology systems, participation in quality and patient-safety initiatives, support for onboarding and mentoring, and promoting bedside communication.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
Meet unit-specific care requirements; new graduates may be considered based on unit needs.
Registered Nurse 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 as required for unit-specific care, 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
One year or more 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, documenting care in accordance with Health First policies and procedures.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, participate in rounds, and support discharge planning.
Identify changes in patient condition through critical thinking and initiate appropriate interventions.
Educate patients and families using teach-back to promote engagement in care 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.