RN - Post Partum Full Time Nights

Jupiter Medical Center • Lexington, MA

5d

About The Position

The RN applies the nursing process and principles of psychosocial and physical sciences to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, evaluate, and modify patient care using evidence-based practices. The RN practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics, the ANA Bill of Rights, the Florida Nursing Practice Act, and hospital and departmental policies, while working to achieve quality outcomes and innovative practice.

The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing services they deliver and for services delivered by those under their direction. This includes participating in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. The RN collaborates with other disciplines to provide individualized patient care and takes a leadership role in coordinating the interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

The RN educates peers, patients, and families; supports service excellence and a healing environment; and identifies and communicates unit resource or equipment needs for budget consideration. 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.
• NRP certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• 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 stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods; frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment; push or pull up to 40 pounds; and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred, but not required.
• National Certification in Specialty within two years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, diagnose, implement, evaluate, and modify patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practices.
• Practice in accordance with professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics, the ANA Bill of Rights, the Florida Nursing Practice Act, and hospital and departmental policies.
• Ensure nursing practice meets the competency requirements of the assigned area.
• Be accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self and by others under the RN’s direction.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.
• Educate peers, patients, and their families.
• Support service excellence and a healing environment.
• Identify and communicate unit resource or equipment needs for budget consideration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed