Registered Nurse, Delivery Room, Per Diem, Nights

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse OR L&D provides professional nursing care in the Delivery Room, using critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to anticipate and plan for patient care. The nurse applies the nursing process—including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation—and works within the JHS CARE Model to plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of care for assigned patients. The role requires clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialty and adherence to professional standards concerning ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health.

Requirements

Generally requires 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, understand and follow instructions, exercise sound independent judgment, and handle difficult or stressful situations professionally.
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 communicate clearly and accurately with doctors, nurses, patients, and family members, and to demonstrate compassion, patience, and a nonjudgmental approach.
Must meet and maintain unit-specific and organizational competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulations or nursing standards of practice.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods, 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.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
Use the nursing process to apply nursing knowledge and document pertinent information about nursing care, care plans, and observations.
Account for narcotics and emergency equipment during each tour of duty.
Maintain knowledge of facility infection-control procedures.
Recognize, question, and report significant patient findings or inconsistencies in orders or treatment, and collaborate to seek corrective action.
Select, individualize, update, and follow clinical procedures, protocols, standards, 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.
Apply logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Provide functional direction and assistance to LPNs, CNAs, or MAs, and complete new-staff orientation as assigned.
Make timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and follow unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed in the 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.