Registered Nurse RN Observation Unit

HCA Healthcare•Atlantis, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Observation Unit delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Working with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting the organization’s mission, values, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. The role includes assessing patients at admission and each scheduled shift, performing provider-ordered procedures and monitoring, documenting care, administering medications and evaluating responses, responding to patient needs, and explaining conditions and treatment plans to patients and their support networks. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a 558-bed acute care facility with four locations in Palm Beach County. The hospital provides services including emergency care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, robotic surgery, orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health, and obstetrics. The hospital is located in Atlantis, near Lake Worth and Boynton Beach.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Florida Registered Nurse license or recognized compact licensure, subject to Florida state licensing requirements and ongoing eligibility and duration provisions.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
At least one year of acute care hospital Med/Surg/Tele RN experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients at admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in their condition.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
Document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the patient's medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action when an unintended response occurs.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers and collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.