Registered Nurse (RN), ICU - Per Diem, Night Shift, Job ID # 1889591

Palmetto General Hospital•Hialeah, FL

18d

About The Position

Delivers advanced professional and technical nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with actual or potential life-threatening illnesses, supporting and collaborating with care directed by the medical staff. Provides care in compliance with hospital objectives and policies and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care according to unit standards. Performs nursing techniques to promote patient comfort and well-being, prepares equipment, and assists physicians with treatments and examinations. Participates in performance improvement and incorporates critical thinking into patient care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on facts and evaluations of patient outcomes, modifying care plans as needed. Maintains a professional, supportive attitude and provides excellent customer service. The position involves considerable walking and standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and responding to emergencies and critical patient incidents. The nurse may be required to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor.

Requirements

Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition.
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
Two years of nursing experience, particularly in Telemetry.
One year of experience in a Step Down unit.
Clinical competence.
Basic computer knowledge.
Graduate of an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
Current Florida Registered Nurse license.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Red Cross.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Red Cross.
Basic arrhythmia skill before starting in the unit, or critical care experience.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Critical Course is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with actual or potential life-threatening illnesses.
Collaborate with medical staff and multidisciplinary team members to provide care in accordance with hospital policies and unit standards.
Perform nursing techniques to promote patient comfort and well-being.
Participate in performance improvement to maintain quality care.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians during patient treatments and examinations.
Assist in planning, supervising, and instructing secretaries and Nursing Assistants.
Apply critical thinking to patient care and make comprehensive nursing decisions based on assessment and evaluation of outcomes.
Modify plans of care based on patient outcome evaluations.
Provide professional, supportive service and excellent customer service.
Respond to emergencies and critical patient incidents.
Work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit when assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor.