RN Pulmonary PG Med Plaza

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Naples, Florida. The role involves triaging patients, administering medications, and documenting care. Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree, RN licensure in Florida, and BLS certification. This full-time position operates Monday through Friday with a focus on patient education and collaboration with other nurses. Join us in providing quality healthcare and making a difference in patient lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients and develops a patient’s plan of care.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Documents patient condition and reaction to drugs.

Skills

Patient triage

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Lab testing

IV placements

Education

Associate’s Degree

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Powerchart

Job description

• LOCATION: 311 9th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day
• DEPARTMENT: 67503 - Pulmonary Med Plaza

About NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non‑profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care and policy and procedure. Provides direct nursing care to patients. The Telephone Triage Nurse will work Monday through Friday, with hours that can flex within operational needs. This role is located on the first floor of the NBC building and does not perform in‑person or hands‑on patient care. The selected candidate will work collaboratively as part of a dedicated on‑site team consisting of two other Registered Nurses.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Triages patients, verifies allergies, symptoms & pharmacy, and utilizes the nursing process to develop a patient’s plan of care including assessment, re‑assessments, implementation, planning, evaluation, and patient teaching.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safe medication administration; administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize patient care.
• Timely and accurate documentation reflecting clinic standards.
• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians; proficient in Powerchart.
• Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Reviews lab and diagnostic test results with patients, provides patient & family education regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information in Powerchart; posts tests and examination results in EMR.
• Schedules outpatient radiology procedures; generates referrals to promote health as requested by physician.
• Performs blood draws, urine dips, rapid streps, influenza, mono, CMP, CBC, cardiac inhalation treatments; starts IVs, bladder catheters, injections, EKGs, dressing changes and splinting.
• Handles specimens, performs lab testing in a timely manner, verifies results in Powerchart; conducts daily and monthly QC controls for Picollo, Abx, Biosite, & Status; calibrates instruments; participates in proficiency testing; verifies integrity and dating of all lab reagents; confirms abnormal results with physician on duty.
• Knows where all procedures are located and follows written protocols for lab performance, documenting corrective actions associated with quality control, instrumentation and proficiency testing.
• Assists in ordering reagents, lab supplies, and medical supplies.
• Cleans all surgical instruments and packages for sterilization.
• Audits charts daily for missing charges and diagnosis.

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a health care facility or private physician office.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.