RN - Patient Care II - 4 East Telemetry - FT - Days - $10K Sign on Bonus - MHM
Memorial Healthcare System
Summary
Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Job description
Summary
Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of the patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
- Must maintain requirements of the Clinical Ladder.
Competencies
Accountability, customer service, development and implementation of plan of care, knowledge of disease process, organization skills, patient and family centered care, patient safety - nursing, problem solving - patient care, responding to change, standards of behavior.
Additional Job Information
Department specific credentials: ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate required for those RNs administering chemotherapy. 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. Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RNs. Newly licensed RNs have 6 months to obtain ACLS and/or PALS, and Fetal Monitoring if L&D. If RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, it is required to obtain PALS within 30 days of taking the position.
Requirements
- Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)
- Registered Nurse License - State of Florida
- Registered Nurse Compact License
- BLS Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross
- One (1) year of RN work experience
- ACLS required for Telemetry areas
- PALS required for Pediatric areas
- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate required for RNs administering chemotherapy
- Certification in Fetal Monitoring for L&D RNs
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus
- Clinical Ladder
- Veteran's Preference
Company overview
Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. Founded in 1953, the organization operates six major hospitals including Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and the renowned Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. With approximately 17,000 employees, Memorial Healthcare System provides a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from primary care services to advanced tertiary and quaternary programs such as adult and pediatric cardiac transplant, bone marrow transplant, trauma care, and intensive care services. The system has earned numerous prestigious awards including recognition as a Florida Cancer Center of Excellence, U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation, and Great Place to Work certification. Memorial Healthcare System is committed to delivering patient-centered care through innovative medical services including cancer care, cardiac and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health services, while maintaining a strong focus on community outreach and medical education programs.