Registered Nurse Critical Care

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a registered nurse for its Critical Care department. The role provides professional nursing care to patients in an acute clinical setting, guided by the organization’s nursing practice model and relevant standards.

The successful candidate will hold a BSN if required and possess BLS; ACLS and NIHSS may be required within specified timeframes. The job emphasizes patient and family-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN required for new hires as specified.
• ACLS certification required upon hire for experienced RNs or within six months for new grads.
• NIHSS certification required within 90 days (experienced) or six months (new grads).
• BLS/CPR certification required for licensure as an RN in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in an acute clinical setting according to standards.

Skills

Computer literacy

Basic arrhythmia knowledge

ACLS within 6 months

NIHSS certification within 90 days

Education

BSN

Nursing diploma acceptable with timeline

Job description

Department

Critical Care

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice.

Required Qualifications

• Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
• Require successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia test within 90 days of employment.
• Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).
• Require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire for experienced RNs and within six (6) months of hire date for new grad RNs.
• Require National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within (90) days of employment for experienced RNs and within six (6) months of employment for new grad RNs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification upon hire.
• Prefer certification in nursing specialty area.

Preferred Education

BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Required License and Certs

• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
• FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/