Job Description

Description:
Summary

Delivers advanced professional and technical nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with real or potential life threatening illnesses, in support of and in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff. Nursing care delivered complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Participates in performance improvement to maintain provision of quality care. Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Assists in planning, supervising, and instructing secretaries, and Nursing Assistants thereby providing care to a number of patients. Incorporates critical thinking skills into patient care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations. Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. Provides excellent customer service. Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements and handling of emergencies and critical patient incidents. May be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by department head or nursing supervisor.

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Qualifications:
Qualifications

Strong critical thinking skills & ability to work in a stressful fast paced environment
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition.
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others
A year experience in nursing particularly Telemetry preferred
Clinical competence
Basic computer knowledge
Successful completion of Critical Course preferred
Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Licensure/Certifications

Current Florida Registered Nurse Licensure
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
Basic arrhythmia skill required prior to start in the unit, or critical care experience

Job: ICU/CCU

Primary Location: Hialeah, Florida

Facility: Palmetto General Hospital

Job Type: Full-time

Shift Type: Nights

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