Registered Nurse, 5th Floor Step Down, Full Time, Night Shift, Job ID # 1874895

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to deliver high-quality patient care across Medical/Surgical, Telemetry or Step Down units. You will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs, and communicate changes in clinical status to physicians promptly.

Ideal candidates have a nursing degree from an approved program, current Florida RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the NCSBN.
• Current FL RN licensure with unrestricted practice.
• BLS and ACLS certifications by American Heart Association.
• Telemetry course or telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care using nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care in Medical/Surgical, Telemetry or Step Down Unit.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians including test results.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Participate in performance improvement and CQI activities.

Skills

Acute care experience

Telemetry knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing degree from approved program

Tools

Telemetry course/experience

Job description

Position Summary:

The delivery of quality care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation/re-assessment. The provision of direct and indirect patient care in the Medical/Surgical, Telemetry or Step Down Unit. Communicates with physicians about changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.

Position Qualification:

• One (1) year acute care experience preferred
• Successful completion of Telemetry course/or experience in telemetry.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State (FL) Registered Nurse Licensure.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.