Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Company: Boca Raton Community Hospital
Facility: Boca Raton Regional Hospital at Boca Raton
Department: Icu (Micu & Ccu)



Position Summary: Provides patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team based on national standards, and utilizing the nursing process. More than 2 years of experience is required for the Per Diem positions.

Position Expectations & Responsibilities:

Expected to be competent in the appropriate use and functioning of equipment in the area of clinical practice and department requirements.
Expected to have basic mathematical skills.
Expected to participate in the department/hospital performance improvement program by conducting and monitoring patient care activities, preparing and submitting timely and accurate reports, proposing alternatives when problems are identified, evaluating the plan of care and following through on steps to problem resolution.
Expected to appropriately and within the Nurse Practice Act and other regulating bodies delegate to and direct the care provided to the patient by the LPN, PCA and HUC.
Expected to attend and participate in at least 50% of department staff meetings as well as participate in hospital meetings, forums and seminars.
Expected to use assessment skills to plan, monitor and evaluate patients and document in a thorough, accurate & timely manner.
Expected to follow standard precautions and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Expected to be responsible and accountable for the delivery of skilled professional patient care that is delivered based on recognized national standards of practice, BRRH policy and procedures, the Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses and applicable laws and regulations.
Expected to recognize the influence of beliefs and cultures on behaviors and accept strengths and limitations in others.
Expected to exhibit adaptability, flexibility, self control and maturity in work and behavior.
Expected to exhibit calm responsiveness to emergency or stressful situations.
Expected to recognize situations which require notification of a supervisor.
Expected to demonstrate leadership skills through appropriate decision making, delegation and supervision of duties, and functioning as a preceptor/resource to new staff, students and LPN/PCA staff.
Expected to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care and to complete all physician orders, administer medications, treatments, tests and other patient needs in a timely manner and communicate effectively with all members of the patient care team.
Department Specific Application Skills
Critical Care

Expected to demonstrate proficiency in performing and interpreting 12 lead EKGs.
Expected to demonstrate ability in the care and management of critical patients including ventilated patients, patients with invasive lines and patients with epidural catheters.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of an accredited nursing school (AD in Nursing, RN Diploma, or BSN)
MInimum of 2 years experience is REQUIRED
Licensure/Regulation/Certification:

Current Florida license as a Registered Nurse
BLS certification by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification by the American Heart Association
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