About NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
- NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to : provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence;
- offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; have endowed chairs; conduct research and participate in national clinical trials;
and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life.
We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in the cardiac care unit using standards of care, policy, and procedure.
Provides direct nursing care to patients, assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in shared decision making, unit committee and quality improvement activities.
Needs minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops plan that includes strategies to attain expected outcomes.
- Implements the plan of care interventions and medical plan of care as appropriate.
- Coordinates care delivery.
- Employs patient teaching to promote health and safety.
- Evaluates progress toward outcomes.
- Practices ethically.
- Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
- Integrates evidence and research finding into practice.
- Contributes to quality nursing practice and shared decision making (SDM) by supporting council decisions, implementation of decisions and active participation in SDM.
- Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
- Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting.
- Collaborate with patient, family, the inter-professional team, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
- Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
- Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
- Accountable to foster, participate, and be knowledgeable with the shared decision-making model of the NCH Healthcare System.
Requirements
- Current RN or APRN licensure in Florida
- Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Intermediate computer knowledge : Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
- RN Residency Program for all new-to-practice RNs