RN - Patient Care II - 5 Central - Medical/Surgical - FT - Nights - MHW
About The Position
The RN - Patient Care II provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role is based in the Medical/Surgical department, 5 Central, at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida, and is a full-time night-shift position. The nurse assesses patients, plans and delivers care, monitors and documents patient condition, and communicates relevant information to support optimal outcomes. The role also includes educating patients and families, coordinating care across disciplines, and delegating appropriately to ancillary personnel. Nurses may precept student nurses and new hires.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited nursing program.
- One year of RN work experience.
- A Registered Nurse license from the State of Florida or a Registered Nurse Compact license.
- BLS certification from an accepted provider, including American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Grace-period credentials as listed.
- Department-specific credentials may be required. RNs administering chemotherapy must have an ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate.
- ACLS is required for specified areas, including ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op, and Specialty Procedural areas.
- PALS is required for pediatric areas except NICU; nurses coming from a non-pediatric background must obtain PALS within 30 days of taking the position.
- L&D RNs must have fetal monitoring certification through the National Credential Center or AWOHNN at the Intermediate or Advanced level.
- Newly licensed RNs have six months to obtain required ACLS and/or PALS certifications and, for L&D, fetal monitoring certification.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the learning needs of patients and families and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
- Effectively delegate patient care to ancillary personnel.
- May precept student nurses and new hires.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Monitor, document, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Benefits
- Veteran’s Preference for former military members, reservists, and military spouses, including widows and widowers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
