Experienced Registered Nurse- Stepdown

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; Miami Beach (FL); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site housing for select positions

Résumé du poste

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc. in Miami Beach is seeking an Experienced Registered Nurse in the Stepdown unit. The role focuses on continuous care for postoperative and telemetry patients, with emphasis on accurate assessments, timely interventions, and patient education.

The position requires active Florida RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, and at least 1 year of RN experience (Level II). A commitment to high-quality care and collaboration with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Current FL Nursing License, BLS, and ACLS are required.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (Level II) is preferred.
• Experience with surgical patients and telemetry is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Maintain clinical competence in surgical patient care and telemetry.
• Assess and interpret diagnostic data to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Administer medications and manage IV/epidural therapies as ordered.
• Provide patient and family teaching on treatments and procedures.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and documentation per policy.

Connaissances

Telemetry monitoring

Medication administration

Vital signs assessment

Tracheostomy care

Patient education

Description du poste

Experienced Registered Nurse- Stepdown# MSMC Careers## Experienced Registered Nurse- StepdownApply: Miami Beach, FL: Full time: Posted Today: JR105396**As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.**Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.**Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way**Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.**Department:****Job Description Summary:**## Position ResponsibilitiesMedical Step Down Responsibilities* Maintains annual clinical competence in care of surgical patients, administration of vasoactive medications, and telemetry monitored patients.* Assesses clinical and diagnostic data of the surgical population served.* Troubleshoots unit specific equipment.* Monitors patient hemodynamic response to interdisciplinary plan of care and intervenes appropriately.* Performs tracheostomy care according to hospital policy and procedure.* Provides individualized teaching to patients/family requiring surgical procedures, telemetry monitoring, and vasoactive medication administration.* Interprets ABG results and intervenes appropriately.* Administers medications via PCA or Epidural pumps competently.* Assess, monitor, and document patient response to chest tube management.* Assesses clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory data of the population served.* Prepares surgical patient and demonstrates care post operativelyAssessment* Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to unit.* Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.* Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each shift.* Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.* Assesses patient education needs on admission and daily.* Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development.Panning* Initiates an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.* Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift.Implementation* Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.* Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.* Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each shift.* Prepares intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.* Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.* Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.* Provides individualized instructions each shift to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.* Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.* Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily.* Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift.* Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.* Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.* Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.* Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.* Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.* Administers internal feedings via ng tube, g tube, and/or j tube.* Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.* Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of actual or potential skin breakdown.* Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching.* Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.* Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.* Transfers patients in/out of the unit in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders. Completes documentation of transfer summary. Ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, including giving/receiving of report.* Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints as per policy.Evaluation* Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.* Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives every shift.* Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status every shift.* Evaluates patient length of stay and related transfer/discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems/needs, internal or community resources, and support systems.Professional and Staff Development* Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.* Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.* Documents competency in clinical skills annually.* Attends staff meetings as required.* Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.Leadership* Ensures productivity daily by delegating assignments to immediate subordinates at the beginning of the shift and evaluates completion of duties assigned.* Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care at the unit level.* Collects PI data as assigned.* Documents and charges supplies used daily.## Qualifications* ### License/Registration/Certification + Current FL Nursing License, Current Basic Life Support, and Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.* ### Education + None* ### Experience + Level II: Min 1 year RN**Benefits:**We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:* Health benefits* Life insurance* Long-term disability coverage* Healthcare spending accounts* Retirement plan* Paid time off* Pet Insurance* Tuition reimbursement* Employee assistance program* Wellness program* On-site housing for select positions and more!**Degree Requirements:****Certification:**### About UsMore than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.