Seasonal Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Step Down
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective, comprehensive nursing care to patients. The RN coordinates the patient experience and integrates care using the nursing process, directing patient-focused care according to established safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection-control standards, with the goal of discharging each patient after providing an optimum level of care. The role also requires adapting care to varied age-specific patient populations and working collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, visitors, employees, and other departments.
Requirements
- Education recognized by the State of Florida as qualifying for Registered Nurse licensure.
- Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida.
- American Heart Association BLS certification.
- For telemetry and higher-acuity units: ACLS (AHA) and basic EKG interpretation are required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts, follow attendance and timekeeping policies, wear required attire and identification, and obtain approval for overtime and time off.
- Vary the work schedule as needed to meet departmental needs.
- Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings, participate as a team member, and review and act on communications.
- Comply with corporate, regional, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures, including ethics, integrity, and confidentiality requirements.
- Adapt cooperatively to changing procedures and goals.
- Assist patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and employees professionally and courteously; promote teamwork, cooperation, and positive public relations.
- Follow infection-control procedures, including Standard Precautions, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, sharps disposal, specimen handling, and isolation practices.
- Follow environmental care, safety, hazardous-material, and security procedures.
- Adapt care to varied age-specific patient populations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
