RN - Patient Care II - 5 Central - Medical/Surgical - PT - Nights - $5K Sign on

Position RN - Patient Care II – 5 Central – Medical/Surgical – PT – Nights – $5K Sign on Bonus – MHW

Location Pembroke Pines, Florida

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 Nursing Program (Required)

BLS American Heart eCard (BLS AHA ECARD) – American Heart Association

BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) – American Heart Association

BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) – Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)

BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) – 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. 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 lbs or Greater – 80%

Lifting or Carrying 0 – 25 lbs Non-Patient – 80%

Lifting or Carrying 25 – 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.

Wages and Recruitment Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

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.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net.

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