Registered Nurse, ICU Department, Full Time, Nights

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse (CSN) champions quality patient care and uses critical thinking and scientific judgment to anticipate and plan care. The nurse provides competent nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation. The role 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 CSN is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients, and maintains the clinical knowledge and skills required for the specialty area.

Requirements

Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Associate's degree in Nursing required.
Valid Florida RN license required.
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 relating to individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
Ability to provide clear, accurate, and effective information to physicians, 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 as indicated in the unit competency checklist.
Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulations or nursing standards of practice.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least 6 months of validity.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
Use the nursing process to apply nursing knowledge and provide patient care.
Document pertinent information regarding 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 evaluate 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.