Experienced Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Oncology, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse (CSN) is a professional caregiver and champion of quality patient care who uses critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to anticipate and plan patient care. The CSN practices at a competent level and consistently applies the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation. The role also upholds professional standards in ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. Working within the JHS CARE Model, the CSN is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The nurse applies the clinical knowledge and skills required by the specialty area. This position is in Medical Surgical Oncology at Jackson Memorial Hospital and is full-time, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekends.

Requirements

Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Associate's degree in Nursing.
Valid Florida RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months of validity.
Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures as required by regulations or nursing standards of practice.
Additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire, with at least 6 months of validity and maintenance throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least one year of experience as a medical-surgical registered nurse.
Inpatient oncology registered nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, providers, and healthcare staff.
Apply nursing knowledge through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Document pertinent information related to nursing care, care plans, and patient observations.
Account for narcotics and emergency equipment during each tour of duty.
Maintain working knowledge of facility infection-control procedures.
Recognize, question, and report significant patient findings or inconsistencies in medical or nursing orders and treatment plans, and collaborate to seek corrective action.
Select, individualize, update, and follow clinical procedures, protocols, standards, clinical pathways, plans of care, narcotics policies, and discharge and teaching plans.
Complete and submit patient and unit charges.
Recognize and prioritize unit needs or problems and independently implement corrective actions.
Assume charge nurse responsibilities when assigned, supervise designated personnel, and take necessary action.
Use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Provide functional direction and assistance to LPNs, CNAs, or MAs, and conduct new staff orientation as assigned.
Make timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Follow and perform unit-specific policies and procedures outlined in the competency checklist.
Use job-specific and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.