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Hialeah West Physician

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Patient Care Activities

Performs initial re-assessment to include introduction to patient and family, vital signs, re-assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to unit.

Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission re-assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.

Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.

Planning

Re-evaluates plan of care as required by physician's office standards and practices.

Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift.

Implementation

Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.

Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.

Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each shift.

Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.

Observes and documents effectiveness, recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.

Provides individualized instructions to patient/significant others regarding the plan of care.

Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.

Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily.

Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift.

Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.

Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.

Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.

Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.

Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of risk.

Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching.

Is able to administer oxygen therapy following physician's orders.

Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.

Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives every shift.

Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status every shift.

Evaluates patient length of stay and related transfer/discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems, internal or community resources, and support systems.

Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and physician's office specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.

Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.

Documents competency in clinical skills annually.

Ensures productivity daily by delegating assignments to immediate subordinates at the beginning of the shift and evaluates completion of duties assigned.

Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care at the unit level.

Collects PI data as assigned.

Documents and charges supplies used daily.

License/Registration/Certification

Current Practical Nursing Licensure in State of Florida. Graduated from accredited school of practical nursing.

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

On-site housing for select positions and more!

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