Nurse RN | 7N MICU Stepdown | FT Nights

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse. The RN performs all staff nurse activities and functions as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability and responsibility for assigned patients, even when some activities or tasks are delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately to the age and developmental level of patients served.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All age groups.

Required Education: Associate's Degree. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into the position between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, must abide by the conditions in their offer letter and the job description signed upon hire or transfer. Current employees hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013, are grandfathered.

Preferred Education: BSN.

Skills

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.

Licensure & Certifications

Required:

• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida or confirmation letter establishing eligibility for issuance upon receipt of SSN.
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required on the first day of employment for all areas).
• ACLS from the American Heart Association (required at hire or transfer for the following departments: Cardiac Holding Area, CVICU, MICU, PICU, North Pre Op/PACU, and Trauma Center).
• ACLS from the American Heart Association (required within six months of hire or transfer for the following departments: 3 ICU-North, 5N CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Non-Invasive Cardiology North, and Noninvasive Cardiac Lab).
• ACLS from the American Heart Association (required within six months of hire or transfer for Progressive Registered Nurses in Intensive Care Units).
• PALS from the American Heart Association (required within six months of hire or transfer for the following departments: PICU and Trauma Center).
• Fellowship RNs must obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months of hire or transfer if required by the department.
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within ninety days, and then annually, is required for the Psych Unit.

Preferred: Professional certification.

Experience

Required: Less than one year of related experience.

Preferred: One year of clinical experience.