RN | SICU | Nights | PRN

Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process. The RN provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and patient health education within the guidelines of nursing standards of care. Coordinates care in collaboration with treatment team to provide assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation services. Performs physical exams, health histories, nursing assessment, and routine observation for patients within established time frames. Provides direct patient care including administering medications, wound care, injections, intravenous infusions and other treatment interventions while operating standard critical care equipment safely and correctly. Recognizes and intervenes in life threatening emergencies, including administration of emergency drugs and use of defibrillator or other emergency treatment. Documents patient assessment findings, care rendered, procedures performed, and other aspects of patient plan of care, making periodic updates related to patient condition and response to treatment. Provides patient and family health education based on assessed needs for indicated health conditions, medications, overall wellness, and directions for follow-up care. Adheres to OSHA guidelines and quality control methods. All other duties assigned by department. Qualifications Required education: Associates degree in nursing. Required license: Florida RN license. Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS. #J-18808-Ljbffr