Registered Nurse, CVICU, Full Time, Night Shift, Job ID # 1889857

Palmetto General Hospital • Hialeah, FL

3d

About The Position

Delivers advanced professional and technical nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with real or potential life-threatening illness, in support of and in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff. Nursing care must comply with hospital objectives and policies. The nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards, performs nursing techniques to promote patient comfort and well-being, and participates in performance improvement to maintain quality care.

The role includes preparing equipment and assisting physicians during patient treatments and examinations, as well as assisting in planning, supervising, and instructing secretaries and Nursing Assistants. The nurse applies critical-thinking skills, makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of facts and evaluation of patient outcomes, and modifies care plans based on those evaluations. A professional, supportive attitude and excellent customer service are expected.

The position involves considerable walking and standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling 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

• Meet clinical competency standards specific to CVICU.
• Have excellent physical assessment skills.
• Have previous critical-care experience.
• Complete an EKG course.
• Have adequate visual and hearing senses to assess and detect changes in human physiological condition.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition.
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• COAP certification is mandatory.
• Suicide Prevention course is required.
• Hold a current Florida Registered Nurse license.
• Hold a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Hold a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Clear the required background and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CVICU experience or successful completion of a CVICU course and certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced professional and technical nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with real or potential life-threatening illness.
• Collaborate with medical staff and multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care according to 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.
• Use critical-thinking skills to make nursing decisions, evaluate patient outcomes, and modify care plans as needed.
• Provide professional, supportive service and excellent customer service.
• Handle 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed