Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Part time with benefits, Nights

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse (CSN) champions quality patient care and applies critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to anticipate and plan for patient needs. The nurse performs competently and consistently uses the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The CSN is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients within the JHS CARE Model, and maintains the clinical knowledge and skills required for the Emergency Department. The role upholds professional standards in ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. The nurse works with physicians and other healthcare staff to coordinate care, document care and observations, maintain patient safety and infection-control practices, and support continuity of care. This is a part-time, benefits-eligible night-shift position at Jackson North Medical Center in North Miami Beach, Florida.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Valid Florida RN license.
Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
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 relating to their beliefs, customs, and practices.
Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively with doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
Ability to show compassion and patience and maintain a non-judgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete required unit competencies accurately and fully.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months of validity.
Must maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulatory standards or nursing practice.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree is preferred.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, providers, and other healthcare staff.
Use the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—in applying nursing knowledge.
Document pertinent information about nursing care, care plans, and 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 regimens, and collaborate to seek corrective action.
Select, individualize, update, and follow clinical procedures, protocols, standards, 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 implement corrective action independently.
Assume the charge nurse role when assigned, supervise designated personnel, and take action as needed.
Apply logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Provide functional direction and assistance to LPNs and CNAs or MAs, and complete new staff orientation when assigned.
Make timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Follow unit-specific policies and procedures and complete applicable competency checklist requirements.
Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.