Seasonal Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse coordinates and provides safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse directs and coordinates the care of assigned personnel and performs charge duties as assigned.

The role includes assessing patients and their responses to medications and treatments, administering and documenting medications, maintaining accurate records, developing and coordinating plans of care, and educating patients and families throughout hospitalization and discharge. Care is provided in accordance with unit protocols and hospital policies, with collaboration across the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• State nursing license required upon hire.
• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• NIHSS must be obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient problems and implement appropriate interventions.
• Assess skin integrity and fall risk each shift, and assess responses to medications and treatments according to unit protocol.
• Administer pain medication according to protocol; administer, transcribe, and document medications in accordance with hospital policy.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures for administering blood and blood products.
• Observe, collect, and accurately record patient data using the nursing process.
• Document changes in patient status, report them to physicians, and record actions taken.
• Accurately complete admission and discharge forms.
• Develop written plans of care that incorporate teaching and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Set care priorities based on patient acuity and/or preference.
• Coordinate tests and treatments with ancillary departments.
• Initiate appropriate evidence-based medicine tools.
• Identify patient and family learning needs on admission and initiate resources to address them.
• Explain procedures and interventions and document education using the education tool.
• Provide patients and families with information and instructions throughout hospitalization and discharge, according to their ability and willingness to learn.
• Direct and coordinate the care of assigned personnel and perform charge duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, auto, and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed