Registered Nurse-CCU-Full Time-Day Shift -173788

Florida Medical Center; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse to evaluate and plan patient care, document nursing actions, and assist physicians during examinations and procedures. The role emphasizes promoting patient independence through goal setting and education for patients and families.

The nurse will exercise judgment, maintain creative problem solving, and communicate effectively with the care team. Typical reporting is to a unit manager or department head.

Qualifications

• Requires an RN license.
• Must have an Associate degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
• Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Promotes patient independence by setting care goals and teaching patients and families.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and achieve goals.
• Demonstrates strong decision making and effective communication with patients, families and team members.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Strong decision making and effective communication with patients, families and members of the team is essential. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Qualifications

Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse.