Registered Nurse- Cardiac Intermediate Care

Day (United States of America) Registered Nurse
- Cardiac Intermediate Care

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating as per the nursing process. The Registered Nurse is expected to direct, delegate, and coordinate all nursing care provided by the LPN, CNA, Patient Care Companion, and Unit Clerk consistent with their roles, responsibilities, and skill level. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and development level of the patient population being served.

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.

Assess the patient on admission and assesses and monitors on an ongoing basis. Assess patient/family learning needs. Recognize and respond to changes in the patient's condition. Document assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis. Plan and coordinate care based on assessment of the patient's status and ongoing identified needs. Involve family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.

On admission, initiate individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge. Implement supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes. Initiate and verify physician orders. Utilize nursing judgment in the provision of care. Evaluate patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes. Organize patient care based on patient needs and available resources.

Serve as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient. Identify priorities for care of assigned patients. Coordinate patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes. Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice. Adhere to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times.