RN - Patient Care II - FT - Nights - Clinical Decision Unit - MRH

Location : Hollywood, 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

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.Evaluates learning needs of patient and 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 (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 : 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 RNsNewly 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.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

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 = 80%

Domestic Animals = 40%

Extreme Heat / Cold = 0%

Fire Risk = 40%

Hazardous Noise = 0%

Heating Devices = 40%

Hypoxia = 0%

Laser / High Intensity Lights = 0%

Magnetic Fields = 40%

Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%

Needles / Sharp Objects = 80%

Potential Electric Shock = 40%

Potential for Physical Assault = 40%

Radiation = 0%

Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%

Unprotected Heights = 0%

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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