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Hollywood, Florida, United States
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Summary:
Provides direct patient care in cardiac ICU which may include transplant patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.Responsibilities:
Evaluates learning needs of the patient and family; provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of cardiovascular and/or intensive care experience required. Other Information: Department specific credentials - See belowONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RNs administering chemotherapy.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas.PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU - if RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, they have 30 days from date in position to obtain PALSCertification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RNs.Newly licensed RNs have 6 months to obtain ACLS and-or PALS, and Fetal Monitoring, if L&D.Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing program.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
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