RN - Observation Unit
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Job Summary
The Registered Nurse independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care, policy, and procedure.
Provides direct nursing care to patients, assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in shared decision making, unit committee and quality improvement activities.
Needs minimal supervision.
Responsibilities Include :
- Developing a plan that includes strategies to attain expected outcomes
- Implementing the plan of care interventions and medical plan of care as appropriate
- Coordinating care delivery
- Employing patient teaching to promote health and safety
- Evaluating progress toward outcomes
- Practicing ethically
- Attaining knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice
- Integrating evidence and research finding into practice
- Contributing to quality nursing practice and shared decision making (SDM) by supporting council decisions, implementation of decisions and active participation in SDM
- Communicating effectively in all areas of practice
- Demonstrating leadership in the professional practice setting
- Collaborating with patients, families, the inter-professional team, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
- Utilizing appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible
- Practicing in an environmentally safe and healthy manner
- Being accountable to foster, participate, and be knowledgeable with the shared decision-making model of the NCH Healthcare System
Requirements :
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- All new to practice RN will be placed into the RN Residency Program
- Intermediate computer knowledge : Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
Location : 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110