Experienced Nurse, PACU, Per Diem, Jackson South M.C.

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL, seeks a Clinical Staff Nurse to provide quality patient care. Responsibilities include implementing nursing processes, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should hold an Associate's degree in Nursing and a valid Florida RN license. This role emphasizes critical thinking and effective communication. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of related experience and relevant certifications. Conditions in a fast-paced environment may involve exposure to various health-related risks.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of related experience required.
• Valid Florida RN license is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implements and coordinates care with healthcare staff.
• Documents nursing care and patient observations.
• Ensures compliance with infection control procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Nursing process application

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN degree (preferred)

Job description

Summary

The Clinical Staff Nurse functions as a champion of quality patient care and professional caregiver who demonstrates critical thinking skills and scientific judgment in anticipating and planning for patient care. The CSN is responsible for performing at a competent level of nursing and consistently applying the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The CSN also upholds the highest standards of professional performance—ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence‑based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. The CSN will function within the JHS CARE Model, which covers planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients, applying clinical knowledge and skills to meet required standards in specific clinical areas.

Miami, FL – On Call/Pool Recovery Unit

Responsibilities

• Implements and coordinates the delivery of care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
• Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to apply nursing knowledge.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans, and observations.
• Accounts for narcotics and emergency equipment on each tour of duty.
• Maintains a working knowledge of facility infection control procedures.
• Recognizes, questions, and reports significant patient findings and/or inconsistencies in medical/nursing orders or treatment regimes.
• Collaborates and seeks corrective action.
• Selects and individualizes or updates clinical procedures, protocols, standards, clinical pathways, and plans of care/narcotics policies and discharge/teaching plans.
• Completes and submits patient/unit charges.
• Recognizes and prioritizes overt/convert unit needs/problems and implements corrective action independently.
• Assumes charge nurse role when assigned, supervises designated personnel, and takes action as needed.
• Applies logical reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
• Provides functional direction and assistance to LPNs, CNAs, or MA staff and completes new staff orientation as assigned.
• Makes rounds on a timely basis to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Follows and performs all related unit‑specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check‑list.
• Utilizes job and unit‑specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing is required. A BSN degree is preferred. Any employee who will be performing point‑of‑care testing in the operating room, neuro‑ICU, NICU, PICU, pedi‑ER, cath lab, or interventional radiology areas must have the educational degree verified at the time of hire. The minimum education level required is an Associate's degree.

Skill

General competencies: ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to exercise sound and independent judgment; knowledge and skill in using job‑appropriate technology and software applications.

Nursing competencies: ability to understand, respect, and accommodate patients’ preferences and needs with regard to their individual beliefs, customs, and practices; ability to clearly, accurately, and effectively provide information to doctors, other nurses, patients, and family members; ability to show compassion, patience, and maintain a non‑judgmental approach to patients, their families, and other employees and customers.

Unit‑specific competencies: must have clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies, as indicated in the unit competency check‑list.

Credentials

Valid Florida RN license is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life‑support certification for healthcare providers are required upon hire, with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Must meet and maintain current unit‑specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licenses as required by the nursing area.

Unit Specific Credential

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

The job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds and lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with appropriate devices. Requires frequent visual acuity for extended computer use. Reasonable accommodation requests will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee.

Environmental Conditions

Jobs in this group are performed in a fast‑paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. Frequent interactions occur with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies, and other members of the public. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other hospital and medical office conditions may occur, including needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X‑Ray, chemical exposures, and other hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when exposed to infectious or clinical environments. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional information and requests for accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee.