Health First RN - Surgical Float Pool

Health First Careers•Cocoa Beach, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care by following 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 position is in the Surgical Float Pool and is per diem, with variable shift times.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
Must meet the unit of assignment requirements.
Registered Nurse licensure in Florida or by endorsement.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion card before the start date and maintained thereafter.
Other applicable certifications as required by the unit of assignment.
Ability to speak and understand English in written and verbal instructions.
Sound organizational skills, including time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Ability to demonstrate effective and safe clinical practice, as evidenced by skills fair demonstrations, completion of annual competency assessment, and age-specific checklist.
Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare team members and promote effective team functioning.
Dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
Ability to respond appropriately in life-threatening and emergent situations.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with patients and customers with varied levels of understanding.
Ability to foster and develop a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective nursing care based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs across the care continuum.
Administer medications, perform treatments, and document care activities according to Health First policies and procedures.
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 support engagement in care and safe transitions.
Follow safety protocols and infection prevention practices to protect patients and Associates.
Use Health First technology systems to enter clinical documentation and care plans.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) initiatives.
Support precepting, mentoring, and onboarding of new Associates and students as appropriate.
Promote a culture of purpose, rounding, and bedside communication, including whiteboard use and bedside shift report.