Registered Nurse, Delivery Room, Per Diem, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse OR L&D provides and coordinates professional nursing care for assigned patients in the Delivery Room. The nurse applies critical thinking and clinical judgment to anticipate and plan care, using the nursing process to assess patients, identify diagnoses and outcomes, plan and implement care, coordinate services, educate patients, promote health, and evaluate outcomes. The role follows the JHS CARE Model and requires accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care. The nurse is expected to uphold professional standards related to ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health, and to meet the clinical standards and competencies of the assigned specialty.

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.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations professionally.
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 their beliefs, customs, and practices.
Ability to clearly and accurately communicate information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
Compassion, patience, and a nonjudgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
Clinical knowledge and ability to complete all required unit competencies accurately.
Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulation or nursing standards.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least 6 months of validity.
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
For employees performing Point of Care testing in specified areas, the required educational degree must be verified at hire; the minimum degree to be verified is an Associate's degree.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds and lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds using appropriate devices.
Frequent visual acuity for activities involving extended computer use.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including occasional high-pressure, emergent, and stressful situations, and to interact frequently with a diverse population.
Wear personal protective equipment when exposed to infectious or clinical hospital environments.

Nice To Haves

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, to apply nursing knowledge.
Document relevant 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, pathways, care plans, narcotics policies, and discharge and teaching plans.
Complete and submit patient and unit charges.
Identify and prioritize unit needs or problems and independently implement corrective action when appropriate.
Assume the charge nurse role when assigned, supervise designated personnel, and take action as needed.
Use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions and approaches to problems.
Provide functional direction and assistance to LPNs, CNAs, or MAs, and complete new-staff orientation when assigned.
Make timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Follow unit-specific policies and procedures and complete the requirements in the unit competency checklist.
Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and the CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related duties as assigned.