RN - Specialty Center - FT - Days - JDCH (Wellington)
About The Position
Provides direct patient care in an area designated as a specialty unit in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The position requires an accredited nursing program and an active Florida Registered Nurse license or a Registered Nurse compact multistate license. One year of nursing experience is required. Additional certifications depend on the assigned department and may include chemotherapy and biotherapy credentials, ACLS, PALS, NRP, fetal monitoring certification, and BLS. Certain certifications may be obtained within specified periods after hire for eligible nurses.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited nursing program.
- One year of nursing experience.
- A Florida Registered Nurse license or a compact multistate Registered Nurse license.
- BLS certification from an accepted provider, as listed in the posting.
- Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Department-specific credentials may apply: ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate for RNs administering chemotherapy; APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider card within 12 months of hire for those administering chemotherapy for oncologic indications in pediatric settings; ACLS for specified units; PALS for pediatric areas except NICU; NRP for NICU; and fetal monitoring certification for L&D RNs before completing job orientation.
- For pediatric or NICU nurses transitioning from non-pediatric or non-NICU backgrounds, respectively, PALS or NRP must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- RN Fellowship Program applicants require one year of RN independent practice, excluding nurse orientation; fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS certifications. Newly licensed RNs have six months to obtain ACLS and/or PALS where required.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient and/or family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- 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.
- Effectively delegate patient care to ancillary personnel.
- May precept student nurses and new hires.
- Collaborate across disciplines as needed to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual and/or psychosocial support needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
