RN, Acute Care - Orthopedic Nightshift

RN, ACUTE CARE

Jewett Orthopedics Institute (JOI)

Department: OHJOI Orthopedic Nursing 6 FL

3 x 12-hour shifts (Nights)

Position Summary
Administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an acute care patientreceives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment.

Licensure/Certification 

• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license 

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. 

• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit(NICU). 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and has reliable transportation to travel to perform job duties for Hospital Care at Home In home nursing

Essential Functions
• Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progresstoward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on his or her assigned unit/ department.
• Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
• Serves as a role model for staff and supportsthe hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.