Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical PCU

Health First; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Employee growth opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Orlando is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for their Medical PCU. The ideal candidate will provide quality nursing care, demonstrate leadership in patient assessments, and coordinate care challenges. Essential qualifications include a current Florida RN licensure and an Associate Degree in Nursing, with a BSN preferred. Join a caring team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences and fostering a diverse working environment.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN licensure or endorsement.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card.
• Must meet unit specific care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, safe nursing care.
• Demonstrate leadership in patient care activities.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary plan of care.

Skills

Effective medication administration

Appropriate delegation

Effective communication

Clinical practice

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

BSN

Job description

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Position summary and responsibilities describe providing quality, safe nursing care with leadership in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to standards of professional nursing practice. Nursing care is provided to the individual patient based on cultural, spiritual, and age-specific needs.

Overview

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by demonstrating leadership through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of professional nursing practice. Nursing care is provided to the individual patient, based upon cultural, spiritual and age specific needs.

Primary Accountabilities

Quality/No Harm

• Demonstrates effective medication administration provided to patients as evidenced by Preceptor Observation Tool, Skills Fair Demonstration, and Clinical Practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate delegation and supervision of patient care activities within the healthcare setting.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning.
• Utilizes Health First computer systems with regards to order entry, order inquiry, and patient care documentation.
• Demonstrates effective and safe clinical practice as evidenced by Skills Fair demonstration, completion of yearly Competency Assessment, and Age Specific Checklist.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care based on current evidence based practice.
• Documents all nursing care, change in condition, response to therapy, treatments and referrals on patient record to meet standards.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility.

Stewardship

• Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.

Customer Experience

• Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education as directed by the plan of care.
• Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural, and individual differences.
• Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPS scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required. BSN highly preferred.
• Licensure: Current Florida RN licensure or endorsement.
• Certification: Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain. Certification(s) as required by specific unit.
• Experience: Must meet unit specific care requirements.
• Language: Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal English.

Physical Demands

• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
• Potential for exposure to bio-hazardous waste and known or unknown diseases.

Schedule

Part-Time

Benefits

About Health First: At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. We strive to build a culture that recognizes and respects the diverse voices of our associates. Different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to a stronger work environment and better results.

Locations mentioned: Melbourne, FL; Cocoa Beach, FL; Palm Bay, FL.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications; it does not guarantee a job offer or continued employment.