RN - CVICU RN II - PT - Nights - $10k Sign on Bonus - JDCH
Memorial Healthcare System

Location:
Hollywood, Florida

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Summary:

Provides direct patient care in cardiac ICU which may include transplant patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

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 family; 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.

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
* CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
* ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
* RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
* PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING: Complies with and ensures patient safety practices in the clinical setting.
* DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE: Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the patient's individual needs, an interdisciplinary approach, and evidence-based practices.
* PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems.
* ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4): Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency.
* PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
* KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS: Applies knowledge of practices and interventions for specific populations with specific conditions.

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 as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.Evaluates learning needs of the patient and family; 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 Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), PALS American Academy of Pediatrics (PALS AAP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), PALS American Heart E-Card (PALS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), PALS Red Cross (PALS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: 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. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of cardiovascular and/or intensive care experience required. Other Information: Department specific credentials - See belowONCC 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 - if RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, they have 30 days from date in position to obtain PALSCertification 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.Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing program.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
• Climbing = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
• 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 = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• 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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