RN - Patient Care II - 6 West Medical Surgical/Telemetry - FT - Days - MHW

Memorial Healthcare

6d • Onsite

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 role is in the 6 West Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida, on the day shift.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• One year of RN work experience.
• Current Florida RN license or compact multistate RN license.
• BLS certification from an accepted provider, including the American Heart Association or Red Cross, or an accepted grace-period credential.
• ACLS is required for telemetry areas; newly licensed RNs have six months to obtain ACLS.
• Department-specific credentials may be required. RNs administering chemotherapy must hold the ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate.
• RN Fellowship Program candidates must have one year of RN independent practice, excluding nurse orientation; fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel.
• May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patients and families and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree