Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit - Patient Care Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

Location :

Pembroke Pines, 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.

Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where

you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.

Learn more below.

Summary :

Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards

of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student

nurses and new hires.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and family and provides patient and family

education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including

disposition, referral and spiritualpsychosocial support needs.

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.

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 Cert American

Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) - 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 : Department specific credentials- ONCC Chemotherapy and

Biotherapy Provider Certificate required for those RNs 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; RNs.- Newly licensed RNs have 6 months to

obtain ACLS andor PALS, and Fetal Monitoring if L&D.Note; : For added

clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.Required Work

Experience : One (1) year of RN work experienceOther Information : RN Fellowship

Program requires one (1) year of RN independent practice not inclusive of

nurse orientation. RN Fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS

certifications.

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 : 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.

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.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates

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.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please

call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email

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