Registered Nurse (RN) - TCU

Health First Careers•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care by adhering to 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 nurse provides safe and effective care across the care continuum, administers medications and treatments, documents care, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on care coordination and discharge planning. The RN uses critical thinking to identify changes in patient condition, educates patients and families, follows safety and infection-prevention protocols, and uses Health First technology systems for clinical documentation and care plans. The role also supports quality improvement, patient safety, High Reliability Organization initiatives, and the onboarding and development of new Associates and students as appropriate. Nurses are expected to promote purposeful rounding and bedside communication, including whiteboard use and bedside shift reports.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
Meet unit-specific care requirements; new graduates may be considered based on unit needs.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained thereafter.
Additional certifications as needed 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 use Health First technology systems to enter clinical documentation and care plans.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, participate in rounds, and support discharge planning.
Use critical thinking to promptly identify changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
Educate patients and families using teach-back to promote engagement in care and safe transitions.
Adhere to 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 purposeful rounding and bedside communication, including whiteboard use and bedside shift report.