Rn Jobs in Port St Lucie

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1 year of RN experience; the position is not open to new graduates.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and hospital staff.
• A nursing bachelor’s degree is listed as required in the education section; an associate degree in nursing with equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a BSN, with the expectation of completing a BSN.
• Special certifications may be required by the department.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of ICU and/or pediatric RN experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments using a variety of assessment methods and area-specific tools.
• Develop or individualize plans of care and goals in response to family needs; evaluate and document changes.
• Develop or individualize teaching plans and protocols to meet patient and family learning needs, identify preferences and learning needs, and evaluate and document changes.
• Provide nursing care according to procedures and protocols, anticipate emerging emergencies, and intervene effectively.
• Communicate with families and multidisciplinary team members to identify healthcare needs, report changes in patient status, and use appropriate referral or consultation resources.
• Stay current in nursing practice by using nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem-solving.
• Incorporate current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.
• Adhere to communication, service-excellence, and professional-image standards that support the hospital’s mission and philosophy.
• Work cooperatively as a team member to support unit and hospital goals.
• Identify learning needs and seek resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
• Perform job functions in accordance with service principles focused on innovation, service excellence, teamwork, and high-quality care and service.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in applicable protocols for chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization when required by the role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
• Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match
• Voluntary supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup childcare and eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources
• Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program
• Night, weekend, and Resource Team differential pay opportunities