About The Position

Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice. The role involves working in various units within the MedSurg/Oncology Division, including General Medical & Surgical, Medical Renal/Wound Care/Diabetes, Medical 1, Medical 2, General Surgical & Short Stay, Orthopedics, Medical 3, Medical Care Unit, Med-Surg Oncology, and Med-Surg Oncology 2. Each unit specializes in different patient populations and care needs, ranging from general medical and surgical care to specific conditions like sepsis, renal failure, diabetes, complex wound care, oncology treatments, and end-of-life care. The position requires adherence to professional nursing standards and may involve specific educational and certification requirements depending on the unit, particularly for oncology roles.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program.
  • For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).
  • Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
  • ASN/ADN Associate of Science in Nursing
  • BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
  • FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Nice To Haves

  • Successful completion of Annual Total hip and knee joint replacement education/ programmatic requirements upon hire and then annually as outlined in the orthopedic total hip and knee education plan.
  • Cancer Basics Course at manager discretion and by completion date agreed upon by management.
  • Completion of Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification by completion date agreed upon by management.
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) Certification by completion date agreed upon by management. All certifications are required for all new hires after 2014.

Responsibilities

  • Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment.
  • Adheres to the SMHCS nursing professional practice model.
  • Practices in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice.
  • Cares for patients with conditions such as Sepsis, Renal Failure, Pneumonia, Traumatic Brain Injury, UTI, COPD, Diabetes, Cellulitis, Pre & Post Surgical, End of Life Care.
  • Manages patients with primary diabetes, renal, or wound care related diagnoses, including complex wound care, peritoneal dialysis, and management of diabetic emergencies.
  • Provides care for acutely ill or injured adult patients requiring general medical care and treatments.
  • Manages patients with conditions including GI bleed, falls, altered mental status, pain, and shortness of breath.
  • Provides care for surgical and medical patients with urological, major/minor abdominal, Bariatric, and GYN procedures.
  • Provides care to adult patients with a focus on elective joint surgeries, pre and post operative fracture management, traumatic fracture management, bone disorders, spine surgeries, and complex infections of the bone.
  • Provides care for patients with kidney disease, falls, altered mental status, pain, and various infections.
  • Provides care for patients with physical health needs and behavioral and/or substance use disorder.
  • Provides care for Gynecology and Urology surgery patients, new oncology diagnosis, medical oncology treatment, end of life and palliative care.
  • Provides supportive care interventions, Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and Epidural Management, Post-Surgical Care, Pain Control, Blood Administration, Wound Care, New Diagnosis Support, Palliative Care, and End of Life Transition for oncology patients.
  • Provides care for Gastroenterology and Breast surgery patients, new oncology diagnosis, medical oncology treatment, end of life and palliative care.
  • Provides supportive care, interventions, Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and Epidural Management, Post-Surgical Care, Pain Control, Blood Administration, Wound Care, drain management, New Diagnosis Support, Palliative Care, and End of Life Transition for oncology patients.

Benefits

  • Total Rewards Package
  • Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
  • Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Free Parking
  • On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
  • Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
  • Direct Deposit
  • Free Wellness Screening
  • Free confidential counseling services
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Recognition Programs
  • Referral Programs
  • Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!
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