RN - Pain Management - Full Time - Days

Jupiter Medical Center • Essex, VT

7d

About The Position

Within nursing services, the Registered Nurse is accountable and responsible for providing patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care using a holistic view of each patient’s physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status.

The RN systematically collects information to develop a comprehensive standard of care, meet patient-care outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing plan. The RN follows established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures; conducts initial and ongoing assessments and reassessments to individualize care and respond to changing needs; and ensures accurate documentation, adequate supplies, and knowledgeable use of equipment. The RN also educates peers, patients, and families. RN performance supports service excellence and a healing environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• 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.
• Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Completion of annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
• Participation in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintenance of required professional licenses and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care using a holistic view of each patient.
• Collect assessment information to establish a standard of care, meet identified patient-care outcomes, and evaluate the nursing plan.
• Follow established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct initial assessments and ongoing assessments and reassessments to individualize care and address changing patient needs.
• Ensure accurate documentation and adequate supplies, and demonstrate knowledge of equipment operation.
• Educate peers, patients, and their families.
• Support service excellence and a healing environment.
• Complete annual mandatory education, in-service, health, licensing, and certification requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time