RN - Patient Care II - 3 West Telemetry - FT - Days - MHP
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 position is in 3 West Telemetry at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida, on a full-time day shift. The nurse collaborates with other disciplines to coordinate care, assesses and addresses patient and family learning needs, delegates care to ancillary personnel, and plans, implements, monitors, documents, and evaluates care to optimize outcomes and use resources effectively. The nurse may precept student nurses and new hires. The role requires an accredited nursing program, an active Florida or compact registered nurse license, BLS, ACLS, and at least one year of RN work experience. Department-specific credential requirements may apply. RNs administering chemotherapy must hold the ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate. Newly licensed RNs have six months to obtain applicable ACLS and/or PALS credentials; additional requirements apply to pediatric and labor-and-delivery areas.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited nursing program.
- At least one year of RN work experience.
- Registered Nurse license from Florida or a compact multistate RN license.
- BLS certification from an accepted American Heart Association or Red Cross pathway.
- ACLS certification for telemetry; accepted credential pathways are listed in the posting.
- RNs administering chemotherapy must have the ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate.
- Newly licensed RNs have six months to obtain required ACLS and/or PALS credentials, and fetal monitoring credentials if working in L&D.
- For RNs from a non-pediatric background taking a pediatric position, PALS must be obtained within 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluate the learning needs of patients and families and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- 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, 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
