RN - PCU - Full Time - Nights

Jupiter Medical Center • Jupiter, FL

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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 that may include patients’ physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status.

The RN collects information in an orderly manner to develop a comprehensive standard of care, meet identified patient outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing plan. The RN follows established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures. Initial assessments establish a baseline for future comparison and individualized care; ongoing assessment and reassessment address changing patient needs.

The RN ensures accurate documentation, adequate supplies, and knowledgeable operation of equipment. The RN also acts as an educator to 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.
• NIHSS training; courses are available through various organizations and learning systems.
• Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
• Participate in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintain required professional licenses and certifications.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care using a holistic approach.
• Collect assessment information, establish patient-care outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing plan.
• Follow established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform initial, ongoing, and reassessment of patients to individualize care and respond to changing needs.
• Ensure accurate documentation, adequate supplies, and knowledgeable operation of equipment.
• Educate peers, patients, and their families.
• Support service excellence and a healing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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