RN Specialty II - ER - PT - Days - MHP Douglas Road FSED

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a specialty unit in alignment with our standards and mission.

Responsibilities include assessing learning needs, coordinating care with the team, delegating to licensed personnel, precepting students and new hires, and evaluating care to optimize outcomes while managing resources. A year of nursing experience and board certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Accredited Nursing program required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates learning needs of the patient and, or family and provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Decision making

Stress management

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Nursing program accreditation

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard

BLS Certification Grace

BLS Cert Red Cross

RN Compact License

RN License Florida

Job description

Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida

We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering exceptional care throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.

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Summary:

Provides direct patient care in an area designated as a specialty unit in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates learning needs of the patient and, or family and provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual and, or psychosocial support needs.
• Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel.
• May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Competencies:

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE
• KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS
• ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4)
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING
• PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
• Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: One (1) year of nursing experience required.

Other Information: ** Department specific credentials - See below- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RNs administering chemotherapy. APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider card required within 12 months of hire for those RNs administering chemotherapy for oncologic indication within the pediatric setting. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas. PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU.- if RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, they have 30 days from date of hire to obtain PALS. NRP certification required for NICU - if RN is coming from a non NICU background, they have 30 days from date of hire to obtain NRP. Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RNs must be completed prior to completion of job orientation. RN Fellowship Program requires one (1) year of RN independent practice not inclusive of nurse orientation. RN Fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS Certifications. Newly licensed RNs have six (6) months to obtain ACLS and, or PALS. Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 40%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
• Hazardous Medication = 80%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor =