Registered Nurse | Observation Unit | Full-Time Days

Overview Under the direction of the Director or Charge Nurse, the RN utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive patient assessments, developing nursing diagnoses, creating and implementing individualized care plans, evaluating patient outcomes, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote exceptional clinical results. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care. Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and clinical best practices. Administer medications, treatments, and therapies accurately and safely. Monitor patient progress, evaluate outcomes, and revise care plans as needed. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Ensure compliance with Stroke and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Core Measures and other quality initiatives. Coordinate patient care with physicians, case management, and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate efficient patient flow and timely discharges. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning. Promote patient safety through infection prevention, restraint monitoring, telemetry monitoring, and emergency response protocols. Supervise and appropriately delegate patient care activities to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Nurse Technicians, and Unit Secretaries. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, continuing education, competency training, and professional development. Mentor and precept new nursing staff and students, as appropriate. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License Basic Life Support (BLS) certification NIH Stroke Scale Certification Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment. Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. #J-18808-Ljbffr UF Health