Acute Care RN - Patient Education & Care Coordination

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and indirect patient care, following the nursing process in a collaborative environment. You will promote evidence-based outcomes, care coordination, and family engagement across the care continuum.

Responsibilities include medication administration, care documentation, rounds participation, discharge planning support, and ongoing patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma required.
• Florida RN licensure or endorsement.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider before start date, maintained.
• Unit-specific certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS) may be required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking; proficient in EMR and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care across the care continuum.
• Administer medications and document care per policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
• Apply critical thinking to identify condition changes and intervene.
• Educate patients and families using teach-back to promote engagement.
• Adhere to safety protocols and infection prevention practices.
• Utilize Health First technology systems for documentation and care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support precepting, mentoring, and onboarding of new associates and students.
• Promote bedside communication and rounding (whiteboard, bedside shift report).

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Critical thinking

EMR proficiency

Patient documentation

Quality and patient safety focus

Autonomous work style

Collaborative team player

Commitment to continuing education

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Health First is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and indirect patient care, following the nursing process in a collaborative environment. You will promote evidence-based outcomes, care coordination, and family engagement across the care continuum.

Responsibilities include medication administration, care documentation, rounds participation, discharge planning support, and ongoing patient safety initiatives.