RN - Patient Care II - Med Surg/Tele Float Pool - Full Time - Nights - MHS

Location : Hollywood, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities.

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Summary :

Provides direct patient care on assigned units in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Evaluates learning needs of the patient and / or family and provides patient / family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient admission, transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual / psychosocial support needs.

Demonstrates flexibility and competency to provide patient care throughout the South Broward Hospital District to a variety of patient populations.

Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements :

Accredited Program : Nursing (Required)BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships.

The incumbent must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required. Required to work throughout the South Broward Hospital District in various nursing units treating a diverse range of patients under changing circumstances and challenges in different settings.

Required Work Experience : Two (2) years of nursing experience in a telemetry unit. Other Information : Department specific credentials - ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RN's administering chemotherapy.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas.

PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU. Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RN's.

Newly licensed RN's have 6 months to obtain ACLS and / or PALS, and Fetal Monitoring if L&D. Note - For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Bending and Stooping 80%
• Climbing 40%
• Keyboard Entry 80%
• Kneeling 80%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient 0%

• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Pushing or Pulling >

75 lbs Non-Patient 80%

• Reaching 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg 60%
• Repetitive Movement Hand / Arm 80%
• Running 60%
• Sitting 60%
• Squatting 80%
• Standing 80%
• Walking 80%
• Audible Speech 80%
• Hearing Acuity 80%
• Smelling Acuity 80%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 80%
• Distinguish Color 80%
• Seeing - Far 80%
• Seeing - Near 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 80%
• Blood and / or Bodily Fluids 80%
• Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens 80%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 60%
• Dust 40%
• Gas / Vapors / Fumes 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals 60%
• Hazardous Medication 60%
• Latex 60%
• Computer Monitor 80%
• Domestic Animals 60%
• Extreme Heat / Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 40%
• Hazardous Noise 40%
• Heating Devices 80%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser / High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 80%
• Needles / Sharp Objects 80%
• Potential Electric Shock 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault 60%
• Radiation 60%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 80%

Shift : Nights

Nights

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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