Registered Nurse, ICU Department, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse (CSN) is a professional caregiver and champion of quality patient care. The nurse uses critical thinking and scientific judgment to anticipate and plan patient care, and performs at a competent level while consistently applying the nursing process. Practice includes assessment, diagnosis, identifying outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The CSN 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 care for assigned patients, and maintains the clinical knowledge and skills required for the ICU.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Valid Florida RN license.
Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience.
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 related to individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
Ability to clearly, accurately, and effectively provide information to doctors, other 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.
Must meet and maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulations or nursing standards of practice.
Able to stand or walk for extended periods.
Able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds and lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds using appropriate devices.
Frequent visual acuity is required for activities involving extended computer use.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment when exposed to infectious or clinical hospital environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
Use the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in applying nursing knowledge.
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 and 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 as assigned.
Make timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Follow unit-specific policies and procedures and 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.