Registered Nurse - Neuro Trauma PCU

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care by following 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 assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care; administers medications and treatments; documents clinical activity; and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team members. The nurse also identifies changes in patient condition, educates patients and families, follows safety and infection-prevention practices, uses Health First technology systems, and contributes to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. The position supports precepting, mentoring, and onboarding as appropriate, and promotes bedside communication practices such as whiteboard use and bedside shift report.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
Meets unit-specific care requirements; new graduates may be considered based on unit needs.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or by endorsement.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained thereafter.
Additional certifications required to meet unit-specific care requirements, 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 or more years 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 in accordance with Health First policies and procedures.
Document care activities and maintain clinical documentation and care plans using Health First technology systems.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, participate in rounds, and support discharge planning.
Use critical thinking to identify changes in patient condition promptly 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.
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.