RN - Specialty II - ER - FT - Days - MHW
Memorial Healthcare System
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.
Job description
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
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual and/or psychosocial support needs.
- 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.
- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
- Evaluates learning needs of the patient and/or family and provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
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
Education and Certification Requirements
Accredited Program: Nursing (Required). ACLS and BLS certifications required. Registered Nurse Compact License or State of Florida RN license required.
Additional Job Information
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. One (1) year of nursing experience required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ED. PALS required for Pediatric areas.
Requirements
- Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)
- Registered Nurse License - State of Florida or Compact RN Multistate
- ACLS Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
- One (1) year of nursing experience required
- Critical thinking skills
- Effective communication skills
- Decisive judgment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
Benefits
- 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.