Experienced Registered RN, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, FT, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

75d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse (CSN) is a professional caregiver and champion of quality patient care who uses critical thinking and scientific judgment to anticipate and plan patient care. The nurse practices competently and consistently follows the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation. The CSN is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients within the JHS CARE Model. The role requires professional performance in ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. The nurse must also possess the clinical knowledge and skills required for the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit.

Requirements

Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Associate's degree in Nursing required.
Valid Florida RN license required.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least 6 months of validity.
Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulatory requirements or nursing standards of practice.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
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 regarding their individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
Ability to clearly, accurately, and effectively provide information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience and maintain a nonjudgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete all required unit competencies as indicated in the unit competency checklist.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
Apply nursing knowledge through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Document pertinent information regarding 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 regimens.
Collaborate and seek corrective action when needed.
Select, individualize, update, and follow clinical procedures, protocols, standards, clinical pathways, plans of care, narcotics policies, and discharge and teaching plans.
Complete and submit patient and unit charges.
Recognize and prioritize unit needs or problems and independently implement corrective action.
Assume the charge nurse role when assigned, supervise designated personnel, and take action as needed.
Use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, 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 as detailed in the unit competency checklist.
Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.