Experienced Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Neurology, Full Time, Nights

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse (CSN) is a professional caregiver and champion of quality patient care who uses critical thinking and scientific judgment to anticipate and plan care. The nurse performs 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 upholds professional standards related to 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. The nurse applies the clinical knowledge and skills required for the specific clinical area. This is a full-time, night-shift position in Medical Surgical Neurology at Jackson Memorial Hospital, West Wing 11, working 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with rotating weekends.

Requirements

Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
Valid Florida RN license is 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 throughout employment.
Must meet and maintain valid and current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulatory requirements or nursing standards of practice for the specialty.
Unit-specific credential: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a medical-surgical registered nurse.
BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements and coordinates patient care in collaboration with physicians, providers, and healthcare staff.
Uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to apply nursing knowledge.
Documents pertinent information related to nursing care, care plans, and patient 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 plans, and collaborates to seek corrective action.
Selects, individualizes, updates, and follows clinical procedures, protocols, standards, clinical pathways, plans of care, narcotics policies, and discharge and teaching plans.
Completes and submits patient and unit charges.
Recognizes and prioritizes unit needs or problems and independently implements corrective actions.
Assumes charge nurse responsibilities when assigned, supervises designated personnel, and takes necessary action.
Uses logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Provides functional direction and assistance to LPNs, CNAs, or MAs, and conducts new staff orientation as assigned.
Makes timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Maintains HIPAA compliance.
Follows and performs unit-specific policies and procedures outlined in the competency checklist.
Uses job-specific and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.