RN - Rapid Response - Nights - FT - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHW

RN - Rapid Response - Nights - FT - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHW Location

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Summary

Provides direct nursing care as part of a team-based approach to patients needing rapid evaluation and response due to deteriorating or crisis conditions.

Responsibilities

Respond to RRT/code calls promptly.

Assesses patient condition as observed and as reported by patient's nurse.

Implements measures for immediate stabilization when necessary.

Provides education and support to patient's assigned healthcare team for responding to same or similar circumstances.

Carries out physician orders.

Facilitates bedside procedures performed by physician or other healthcare providers.

Assists with performing or coordinating patient's transfer to higher level of care when necessary.

Quickly evaluates and communicates patient's responses to the physician(s) as appropriate.

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

Bachelors: Nursing (Required)

ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD)

ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD)

ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA)

ACLS Certification (ACLS RC)

ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE)

BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD)

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD)

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA)

BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE)

BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC)

Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT)

Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE - State of Florida)

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: Two (2) years of critical care nursing experience.

Other Information: Department specific credentials - See below – ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate required for those RN's 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 RN's. Newly licensed RN's have 6 months to obtain ACLS and/or PALS, and Fetal Monitoring if L&D.

Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.

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

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