Location :
Pembroke Pines, Florida
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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 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.
Responsibilities :
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care 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 disposition, referral, and spiritual and, or psychosocial support
needs.
Evaluates learning needs of the patient and, or family and provides patient
and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and
circumstances.
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 American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA
ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace
BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert
Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Registered Nurse Compact License
RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN
LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information :
Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective
communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take
appropriate action.Required Work Experience : One (1) year of nursing
experience required.Other Information : Department specific credentials -
See below- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for
those RNs administering chemotherapy. APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
Provider card required within 12 months of hire for those RNs administering
chemotherapy for oncologic indication within the pediatric setting. 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.- if RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, they
have 30 days from date of hire to obtain PALS. NRP certification required for
NICU if RN is coming from a non NICU background, they have 30 days from date
of hire to obtain NRP. Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National
Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D; RNs
must be completed prior to completion of job orientation. RN Fellowship
Program requires one (1) year of RN independent practice not inclusive of
nurse orientation. RN Fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS
Certifications. Newly licensed RNs have six (6) months to obtain ACLS and, or
PALS. Note : For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements
Grid.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :
- Bending and Stooping 80%
- Climbing 40%
- Keyboard Entry 80%
- Kneeling 60%
- LiftingCarrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 40%
- 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 FootLeg 40%
- Repetitive Movement HandArm 80%
- Running 40%
- Sitting 60%
- Squatting 80%
- Standing 80%
- Walking 80%
- Audible Speech 80%
- Hearing Acuity 80%
- Smelling Acuity 40%
- 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 andor Bodily Fluids 80%
- Communicable Diseases andor Pathogens 80%
- Asbestos 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals 60%
- Dust 60%
- GasVaporsFumes 80%
- Hazardous Chemicals 80%
- Hazardous Medication 80%
- Latex 0%
- Computer Monitor 80%
- Domestic Animals 40%
- Extreme HeatCold 0%
- Fire Risk 40%
- Hazardous Noise 0%
- Heating Devices 40%
- Hypoxia 0%
- LaserHigh Intensity Lights 0%
- Magnetic Fields 40%
- Moving Mechanical Parts 40%
- NeedlesSharp Objects 80%
- Potential Electric Shock 40%
- Potential for Physical Assault 40%
- Radiation 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
- Unprotected Heights 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60%
Shift : Days
Days
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.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to
any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare
System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
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committed to workplace diversity.
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for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by
law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and
military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your
status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug
testing.
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