Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Full Time, Nights

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse serves as a champion of quality patient care and a professional caregiver, using critical thinking and scientific judgment to anticipate and plan patient care. The nurse performs at a competent level and consistently applies the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, care coordination, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The Clinical Staff Nurse upholds professional standards in ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. Within the JHS CARE Model, the nurse is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients, and maintains the clinical knowledge and skills required by the Emergency Department.

Requirements

Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
Valid Florida RN license is required.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least 6 months of validity is required for the unit.
Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures as required by regulatory requirements or nursing standards of practice.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
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 related to individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
Ability to provide clear, accurate, and effective information to doctors, other 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 all required unit competencies accurately.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
Apply the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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; collaborate and seek corrective action.
Select, individualize, update, and follow clinical procedures, protocols, standards, clinical 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 independently implement corrective action.
Assume the charge nurse role when assigned, supervise designated personnel, and take action as needed.
Use logic and reasoning to assess 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 and perform unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed in the unit competency checklist.
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.