RN | Orthopedic | New Market Pay Increase

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate patient care within a team-based environment. You will mentor junior staff and ensure safe, high-quality care while upholding TMH policies and patient rights.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the nursing team, use of evidence-based practice, and adherence to the Florida Nurse Practice Act. A strong commitment to TMH's mission is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Licensed RN per Florida Nurse Practice Act; BLS/CPR certification required.
• No prior RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Lead, mentor, and role model other healthcare team members.
• Coordinate and delegate care in a safe, secure, and clean environment.
• Respect patient rights, dignity, values, confidentiality, and expressed needs.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and information technologies to relieve pain and anxiety.

Skills

RN skills

Nursing judgment

Care coordination

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

*Position eligible for a sign-on bonus if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to: (i) acceptance of a full-time position (0.9 FTE or greater) (ii) if a former employee, must have been separated from the organization for at least 12 months (iii) certain job related experience requirements may apply (speak with your HR representative)

We've recently completed a comprehensive market analysis and adjusted our pay range for this and other select opportunities to reflect current market rates. We now offer among the most competitive salaries in the region!

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your Role:

• Is fundamental in achieving recognized world-class health care.
• Assumes direct and indirect responsibility for the patient's care environment.
• Provides care through collaboration with healthcare team members and the autonomous application of the nursing process.
• Leads, mentors, and role models for other members of the healthcare team.
• Has responsibilities including (but are not limited to) coordinating and delegating care in a safe, secure, and clean environment.
• Demonstrates respect for the patient’s rights, dignity, values, confidentiality, and expressed needs.
• Uses evidenced-based practice and information technologies while maintaining focus on providing comfort, relieving pain, and alleviating anxiety.
• Practices under the Department of Nursing’s umbrella and within the scope and conditions of the Florida Nurse Practice Act (Florida Statutes (FS), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I).
• Follows all Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc. (TMH) policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Supports a commitment to TMH’s mission and vision of TMH actively.
• Displays behaviors in harmony with the ICARE values (integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence) consistently.

Reports To:

• RN/Nurse Manager (JC: 031001)

May Supervise the Following:

• Nurse Extern (JC: 071405)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (JC: 041704)
• Psych Center Specialty Tech (JC: 075005)
• Unit Secretary (JC: 064306)
• Patient Care Assistant (JC: 075305)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (JC: 075905)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• Associate degree in nursing.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Required Experience:

• None.

Preferred Experience:

• Two (2) or more years of RN experience.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Licensed as an RN in accordance with Florida’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an accredited American Heart Association (AHA) instructor.
• Other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.