RN - CV - $10K Sign on Bonus: 4 North CVICU

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: March 25, 2020

Job Description:

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. -- Detailed responsibilities:--- 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.--- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.--- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires. Competencies and skills:Essential:--- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct. --- CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.--- ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.--- RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.--- PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING: Complies with and ensures patient safety practices in the clinical setting. --- DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE: Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the patient's individual needs, an interdisciplinary approach, and evidence-based practices. --- PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems. --- ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency. --- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"--- KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS: Applies knowledge of practices and interventions for specific populations with specific conditions. -- -- Education:Essential:--- Accredited Program -- Education specialization:Essential:--- Nursing Credentials:Essential:--- BLS Certification--- Registered Nurse License--- PALS Certification Education equivalent experience:Essential:--- Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program. -- Other 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: 1 year cardiovascular and/or intensive care experience required.------ Department specific credentials - See below- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RN's 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. Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RN's.- Newly licensed RN's have 6 months to obtain ACLS and/or PALS, and Fetal Monitoring if L&D.Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid. -- -- Working conditions:Essential:--- Bending and Stooping------ 80.00%--- Climbing------ 40.00%--- Keyboard Entry------ 80.00%--- Kneeling------ 60.00%--- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater------ 80.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 40.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Reaching------ 80.00%--- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm------ 80.00%--- Sitting------ 60.00%--- Squatting------ 80.00%--- Standing------ 80.00%--- Walking------ 80.00%--- Audible Speech------ 80.00%--- Hearing Acuity------ 80.00%--- Smelling Acuity------ 40.00%--- Depth Perception------ 80.00%--- Distinguish Color------ 80.00%--- Seeing - Far------ 80.00%--- Seeing - Near------ 80.00%--- Cytotoxic Chemicals------ 60.00%--- Dust------ 60.00%--- Gas/Vapors/Fumes------ 80.00%--- Hazardous Chemicals------ 80.00%--- Hazardous Medication------ 80.00%--- Computer Monitor------ 80.00%--- Domestic Animals------ 40.00%--- Fire Risk------ 40.00%--- Heating Devices------ 40.00%--- Magnetic Fields------ 40.00%--- Moving Mechanical Parts------ 40.00%--- Needles/Sharp Objects------ 80.00%--- Potential Electric Shock------ 40.00%--- Potential for Physical Assault------ 40.00%--- Wet or Slippery Surfaces------ 60.00% ---- -- Organizational Profile:Joe DiMaggio himself helped celebrate the opening of the first Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital back in 1992. Today, the freestanding Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is one of the region's leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a child-friendly atmosphere. A full-service, 226-bed hospital, we treat minor illnesses, trauma-related accidents and some of the most complex medical conditions.Today, in its 25th year, the hospital now has the unique distinction of being the first - and only - pediatric hospital in the world to be designated as person-centered organization by Planetree. We are one of only four children's hospitals in Florida that performs pediatric heart transplants, and one of just a handful worldwide offering extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).Services include:Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Heart Institute, which has performed 21 pediatric transplant surgeriesCenter for Cancer and Blood DisordersCleft and Craniofacial CenterCystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary and Sleep CenterDermatologyEmergency Department and Trauma CenterPediatric EndocrinologyGeneral and Thoracic SurgeryPediatric Orthopedic SurgeryPediatric Hypertension and NephrologyPediatric Intensive Care Unit and Wasie Neonatal Intensive Care Unit[U18] Sports Medicine Program for young athletesOutpatient servicesInpatient and Outpatient RehabilitationJoe DiMaggio Children's Hospital has been named a Broward Family Favorite by Broward Family Life magazine as a Favorite Pediatric Hospital, and has been honored by US News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital for Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Orthopedics and Urology. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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