Registered Nurse- Intensive Medical Care

Job description

Registered Nurse- Intensive Medical Care- RN – State of Florida - Degree from an accredited school of nursing, bachelor degree preferred. - Completion of general and nursing orientation. - Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist. - Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues - Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (Refer to required certification addendum). - Completion of annual competency based learning modules [CBL’s] - Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines - Assesses the patient on admission and assesses and monitors on an ongoing basis. - Assesses patient/family learning needs. - Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition. - Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis. - Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs. - Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient. - On admission, initiates individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge. - Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs. - Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes. - Initiates and verifies physician orders. - Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care. - Evaluates patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes. - Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources. - Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient. - Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients. - Coordinates patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes. - Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice. Adheres to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times. - Reports to work when scheduled (Refer to Attendance policy). - Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (Refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy). - Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times. - Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care. - Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education. - Assists with staff orientation and professional development. - Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers. - Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives. - Administers medications according to established policies. - Complies with patient safety goals and programs. Night (United States of America)