RN - Patient Care II - 4 West Medical/Telemetry - FT - Nights - $10k Sign on Bonus - MHW at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, 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 Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare 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 accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.



Responsibilities:



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


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.


Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.



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)ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), 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: 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.Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of RN work experience. Other Information: RN Fellowship Program requires one (1) year of RN independent practice not inclusive of nurse orientation. RN Fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS certifications.



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%


• Audible Speech = 80%


• Bending and Stooping = 80%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%


• Climbing = 40%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%


• Computer Monitor = 80%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%


• Depth Perception = 80%


• Distinguish Color = 80%


• Domestic Animals = 40%


• Dust = 60%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 40%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%


• Hazardous Medication = 80%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Hearing Acuity = 80%


• Heating Devices = 40%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Keyboard Entry = 80%


• Kneeling = 60%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Latex = 0%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%


• Magnetic Fields = 40%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%


• Potential Electric Shock = 40%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 40%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Radiation = 0%


• Reaching = 80%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%


• Running = 40%


• Seeing - Far = 80%


• Seeing - Near = 80%


• Sitting = 60%


• Smelling Acuity = 40%


• Squatting = 80%


• Standing = 80%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Walking = 80%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:



Nights



Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.


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We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.


Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.


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