Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor
Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice
Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate patient care needs
Coordinate and manage patient care effectively
Document patient information clearly and concisely
Recognize and respond to emergency situations
Assist in training and developing new staff members
Ensure accurate charging and documentation of patient items
Participate in staff meetings and ongoing education
Benefits
Commitment to safety and wellbeing of associates and patients
Opportunity for professional development and training
Supportive team environment
Focus on cooperation among healthcare team members
Potential for medical and religious exemptions for vaccinations
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
Perform the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. Coordinate, manage, provide and delegate patient care. Responsible for meeting the established Standards of Nursing Practice, and promoting cooperation among the health care team. This position is represented by CNA.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Graduate of a school of nursing: Required
One-year recent acute care RN experience: Required
Licenses/Certifications:
Current RN license in state of practice: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Essential Functions:
Assures patients personal needs are met. Assist in reducing noise level of nursing unit.
Shows a commitment to co-workers. Works as a team to assure all patients have their needs met. Maintains patient, co-worker, and hospital privacy.
Documentation is clear, concise, and legible.Delivers a clear, concise report. Completes all assigned quality monitors as directed by department manager. Follows infection control guidelines. Obtains history/physical assessment according to unit specific nursing protocol for all age groups. Reviews medical history, physical examination, and all available assessment data.Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and reports to appropriate person. Provides information needed to begin discharge planning in a timely manner, and to the appropriate personnel. Recognizes signs and symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress, or other impending emergencies. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively function in Code Blue and other emergency situations. Accurately administers and charts medications according to hospital policies and procedures adhering to patient's rights. Implements and /or assists others in implementation and documentation of planned education. Assesses patient's educational needs.
Assist in the development and education of new staff members. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Completes education, training, and competencies for department specific skills. Successfully adapts to changes in the unit, environment, and work flow.
Assures all patient charge items are charged and documented correctly.Utilizes department resources appropriately. Minimizes incidental overtime.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
About Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc
Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the southern United States. The organization is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country. Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
