RN-Orthopedics-Full Time-Nights

Jupiter Medical Center; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating nursing care, conducting assessments, and ensuring accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a valid RN license in Florida and BLS certification. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in stressful situations while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to manage physical demands such as lifting patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Conduct assessments to develop a Standard of Care.
• Ensure accurate documentation and manage supplies.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school, BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN preferred
  
  

Experience / Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
  
  

Position Summary

Within nursing services, the Registered Nurse assumes the accountability and responsibility as a professional nurse for providing “Patient-Centered Care” for an assigned group of patients.

• A registered nurse plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care while taking into consideration dimensions such as physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional needs.
• Assessment involves the orderly collection of information to develop a comprehensive Standard of Care to meet identified patient care outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing plan of care.
• Established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures will be followed in administering nursing care.
• Initial assessments provide a baseline for future comparisons that can be made to individualize care.
• Ongoing assessment and reassessment are required to meet the patient’s changing needs.
• RN ensures accurate documentation and adequate supplies and is knowledgeable in the operation of equipment.
• In addition to providing exceptional service, RNs have a responsibility to educate their peers, patients, and their families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive work flow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis

Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation

TB/PPD Surveillance Program Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).