Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse (CSN) serves as a professional caregiver and champion of quality patient care. The nurse uses critical thinking and scientific judgment to anticipate and plan patient care, practices competently, and consistently applies the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, identifying outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation. The CSN is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients within the JHS CARE Model. The role upholds professional standards in ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. The nurse also maintains clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the Emergency Department.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Valid Florida RN license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life-support certification for Healthcare Providers required upon hire, with at least 6 months of validity; certifications must be maintained at JHS throughout employment.
Meet and maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by the nursing area.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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 regarding individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively with doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience and maintain a nonjudgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete all required unit competencies fully and accurately, as indicated in the unit competency checklist.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
Apply nursing knowledge through the nursing process of 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 regimens; 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 overt or covert unit needs and problems and implement corrective action independently.
Assume the charge nurse role when assigned, supervise designated personnel, and take action as needed.
Use logic and reasoning to assess the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Provide functional direction and assistance to LPNs, CNAs, or MAs, and complete new staff orientation when assigned.
Make timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Follow unit-specific policies and procedures 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 duties as assigned.