A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Responsible for the delivery of quality patient care, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for patient and family teaching and discharge planning. Supports and enforces hospital and departmental policies/procedures. Demonstrates leadership qualities and good interpersonal relationship skills.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Responsible for the delivery of quality patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Applies knowledge of illness, injuries, and disease process utilizing available resources in the assessment process of the physical psychological and social needs of the patient. Demonstrates the ability to determine patient care priorities in emergency situations. Documents initial findings in all areas on the admission nursing assessment and reports pertinent information to provider. Assesses and documents ongoing changes in patient and family status, notifying providers when appropriate. See more on job description.
Requirements Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the state of Florida to practice professional registered nursing.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year medical/surgical experience.
Skills:
BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required. BLS required before first date of employment. May obtain ACLS and PALS within three months of hire.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of nursing services, preferably in hospital setting. Knowledge of medical tools/equipment, copier and fax machine.
Abilities:
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations, be attentive to detail, work well under stressful situations, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and maintain a positive attitude. Lake Butler, Union County, Columbia County, Lake City, Fort White, Baker County, Glen Saint Mary, Macclenny, Bradford County, Starke, Alachua, Gainesville, High Springs, Alachua County, Keystone, Middleburg, Clay County, Jacksonville, Duval County Nursing, Registered Nurse, Med Acute Care, Med Surg, Patient Care, Rural Health, Critical Care, Swing beds, Inpatient
