Rn Jobs in Port St Lucie

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates Degree of Nursing.
• Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• In lieu of graduation from an ACEN or CCNE Accredited program, the HCW may be a graduate from a State Board of Nursing accredited program.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Supports (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Possess a minimum of one-year Registered Nurse Emergency Department experience in the last three years or at least two years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in the last three years in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Perform physical exam and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• Direct and supervise care provided by other healthcare professionals
• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
• Perform nursing services identified in the TO.
• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.
• Perform a full range of Registered Nurse duties in accordance with assignment under the task order including triage; patient assessment and monitoring; use of patient monitoring and treatment equipment; appropriate nursing care, procedures, and treatments; execution of physicians’ orders within guidelines of standard nursing practice; documentation of patient care and observations; and patient education and emotional support.
• Formulate and carry out a goal directed plan of care based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Prioritize according to patient needs and available resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure patient care areas are stocked and properly equipped.
• Identify patient/significant other learning needs and implement appropriate measures to meet identified needs.
• Assist in planning, provide clinical direction, and provide instruction to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, nursing assistants, and ancillary personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation expense account
• Employee assistance program