Registered Nurse

Job Opportunity at Memorial Healthcare SystemLocation: Hollywood, FloridaMemorial Healthcare System has an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering exceptional care throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities.Job SummaryProvides direct patient care in an area designated as a specialty unit in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Opportunities available in the following areas: Oncology, Emergency Room, ICU, IMCU, Recovery Room, Renal Transplant, Operating Room, Labor and Delivery, NICU, Pediatric Hematology Oncology Inpatient and Pediatric ICU. Positions require: One (1) year of acute independent nursing practice experience and a valid BLS and ACLS (for adults), from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Two (2) year commitment as a Full-time employee with the Memorial Healthcare System required.ResponsibilitiesEffectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires. 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. Evaluates learning needs of the patient and, or family and provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual and, or psychosocial support needs.CompetenciesACCOUNTABILITY, 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 RequirementsAccredited Program: Nursing (Required) BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)Additional Job InformationComplexity 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 nursing experience required. Other Information: Department specific credentials - See below- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RNs administering chemotherapy. APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider card required within 12 months of hire for those RNs administering chemotherapy for oncologic indication within the pediatric setting. 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 of hire to obtain PALS. NRP certification required for NICU – if RN is coming from a non NICU background, they have 30 days from date of hire to obtain NRP. Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RNs must be completed prior to completion of job orientation. RN Fellowship Program requires one (1) year of RN independent practice not inclusive of nurse orientation. RN Fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS Certifications. Newly licensed RNs have six (6) months to obtain ACLS and, or PALS. Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsBending and Stooping = 80%Climbing = 40%Keyboard Entry = 80%Kneeling = 60%Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Reaching = 80%Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%Running = 40%Sitting = 60%Squatting = 80%Standing = 80%Walking = 80%Audible Speech = 80%Hearing Acuity = 80%Smelling Acuity = 40%Taste Discrimination = 0%Depth Perception = 80%Distinguish Color = 80%Seeing - Far = 80%Seeing - Near = 80%Bio hazardous Waste = 80%Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%Dust = 60%Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%Hazardous Chemicals = 80%Hazardous Medication = 80%Latex = 0%Computer Monitor = 80%Domestic Animals = 40%Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%Fire Risk = 40%Hazardous Noise = 0%Heating Devices = 40%Hypoxia = 0%Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%Magnetic Fields = 40%Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%Potential Electric Shock = 40%Potential for Physical Assault = 40%Radiation = 0%Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%Unprotected Heights = 0%Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%Shift: Nights