RN - Progressive Care Unit - Full Time - Nights

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Within nursing services, the Registered Nurse assumes the accountability and responsibility as a professional nurse for providing “Patient Centered Care” for an assigned group of patients. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care while providing a holistic view, which may include dimensions of physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status. Assessment involves the orderly collection of information to develop a comprehensive Standard of Care to meet identified patient care outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of a nursing plan of care. Established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures will be followed in administering nursing care. Initial assessments provide a baseline for future comparisons that can be made in order to individualize care. Ongoing assessment and reassessment are required to meet the patient’s changing needs. RN ensures accurate documentation, adequate supplies and is knowledgeable in operation of equipment. The RN has a responsibility to acts as educator to their peers, patients, and their families. All aspects of the RN performance supports service excellence and a healing environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
NIHSS training (can be obtained through various organizations and learning systems that offer courses from the American Heart Association)
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Ability to work independently, making sound decisions
Detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated
Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs
Ability to carry and lift up to 50lbs
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s)

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care for an assigned group of patients.
Provides a holistic view of patient care, including physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status.
Conducts orderly collection of information for comprehensive Standard of Care and evaluates effectiveness of nursing plan of care.
Administers nursing care following established objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
Performs ongoing assessment and reassessment to meet changing patient needs.
Ensures accurate documentation, adequate supplies, and knowledge of equipment operation.
Acts as an educator to peers, patients, and their families.
Supports service excellence and a healing environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.