RN - Patient Care II - 5 Central - Medical/Surgical - FT - Days - MHW
About The Position
Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. This full-time position is for the 5 Central Medical/Surgical unit at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida, and works day shifts. The registered nurse plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. The role monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition; delegates care to ancillary personnel; collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care and support disposition, referral, and spiritual or psychosocial needs; and assesses and addresses patient and family learning needs through appropriate education. The role requires an accredited nursing program, an applicable Florida or compact RN license, and BLS certification. One year of RN work experience is required. Additional certifications depend on department and responsibilities. Nurses administering chemotherapy require the ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate. ACLS, PALS, and fetal monitoring credentials are required for specified specialty areas, with stated time allowances for some newly licensed or transitioning nurses.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited nursing program.
- One year of RN work experience.
- A current Registered Nurse License for the State of Florida or a Registered Nurse Compact License.
- BLS certification from an accepted provider, as specified in the education and certification requirements.
- Department-specific credentials may be required: ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate for RNs administering chemotherapy; ACLS for specified specialty areas; PALS for pediatric areas except NICU; and fetal monitoring certification for L&D RNs.
- Newly licensed RNs have six months to obtain ACLS and/or PALS and, for L&D, fetal monitoring, where applicable.
- RNs transitioning from a non-pediatric background must obtain PALS within 30 days of taking a pediatric position.
- RN Fellowship Program participants must have one year of independent RN practice, not including nurse orientation; fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS certifications.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Monitor, document, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Effectively delegate patient care to ancillary personnel.
- May precept student nurses and new hires.
- Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
