Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical, Per Diem, Nights

Jackson North Medical Center Department: Medical Surgical Address: 160 NW 170th Street, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33169 Shift details: Full Time, Nights Overview The PRM Clinical Staff Nurse functions as a champion of quality patient care and professional caregiver who demonstrates critical thinking skills and scientific judgment in the anticipation and planning for the care of patients in assigned area(s). The PRM Clinical Staff Nurse is responsible for performing at a competent level of nursing and consistently demonstrates the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation. The PRM Clinical Staff Nurse also holds the highest standards of professional performance, encompassing ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence‑based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. The PRM Clinical Staff Nurse functions within the JHS CARE Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The PRM Clinical Staff Nurse possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas. Responsibilities Implements and coordinates the delivery of care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare staff. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge. Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans, and observations. Accounts for narcotics/emergency equipment on each tour of duty. Maintains a working knowledge of facility infection control procedures. Recognizes, questions, and reports significant patient findings and/or inconsistencies in medical/nursing orders or treatment regimes, and collaborates to seek corrective action. Selects and individualizes/upgrades and adheres to clinical procedures, protocols, standards, clinical pathways, plans of care, narcotics policies, and discharge/teaching plans. Completes and submits patient/unit charges. Recognizes and prioritizes unit needs/problems, implements corrective action independently. Assumes charge nurse role when assigned, supervises designated personnel, and takes action as needed. Applies logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches to problems. Provides functional direction and assistance to LPNs and CNAs or MAs, and completes new staff orientation as assigned. Makes rounds on a timely basis to ensure continuity of care. Maintains HIPAA compliance at all times. Follows and performs all related unit‑specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit competency checklist. Utilizes job‑ and unit‑specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned. Experience Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience. Education Associate’s degree in Nursing is required; BSN degree preferred. For staff performing point‑of‑care testing in the operating room, neuro ICU, NICU, PICU, pedi‑ER, cath lab, or interventional radiology, the educational degree must be verified at the time of hire. Minimum education level required to be verified is Associate’s degree. Skills General Competencies: Analysis, organization, and prioritization of work while meeting multiple deadlines. Effective oral and written communication. Professional composure in difficult and stressful situations. Understanding and following instructions. Sound, independent judgment. Proficiency in job‑appropriate technology and software applications. Nursing Competencies: Respect for and accommodation of patients’ preferences and needs, including beliefs, customs, and practices. Clear, accurate, and effective communication with doctors, nurses, patients, and families. Compassion, patience, and a non‑judgmental approach toward patients, families, and colleagues. Unit Specific Competencies: Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies as indicated in the unit competency checklist. Credentials Valid Florida RN license required. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life‑support certification for healthcare providers may be required at the unit level upon hire, with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Must meet and maintain valid, current, all unit‑specific and organizational competencies, certifications, and licenses required by regulatory and/or nursing standard of practice for the specialty. Unit Specific Credential AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity. Working Conditions Physical Requirements: Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21–50 pounds. Must be able to lift or move objects weighing 51–100 pounds with appropriate devices. Frequent visual acuity is needed for computer use and other tasks. Environmental Conditions: Fast‑paced environment with occasional high‑pressure or emergent situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse patient population and team members. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X‑ray, chemical exposures, and other potential hazards. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as determined by the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC). #J-18808-Ljbffr