- RN – State of Florida
- Degree from an accredited school of nursing, bachelor degree preferred.
- Completion of general and nursing orientation.
- Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist.
- Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
- Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (Refer to required certification addendum).
- Completion of annual competency based learning modules [CBL’s]
- Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines
- Assesses the patient on admission and assesses and monitors on an ongoing basis.
- Assesses patient/family learning needs.
- Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition.
- Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis.
- Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs.
- Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
- On admission, initiates individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge.
- Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Initiates and verifies physician orders.
- Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care.
- Evaluates patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
- Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources.
- Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient.
- Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients.
- Coordinates patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice. Adheres to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times.
- Reports to work when scheduled (Refer to Attendance policy).
- Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (Refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy).
- Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times.
- Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care.
- Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education.
- Assists with staff orientation and professional development.
- Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
- Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Administers medications according to established policies.
- Complies with patient safety goals and programs.