Department Med Surg Job Summary Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice. Required Qualifications Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045). - Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications. Preferred Qualifications - Prefer certification in nursing specialty area. Mandatory Education Preferred Education BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required License and Certs BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License Preferred License and Certs ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Employment Screening Requirements As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Department Critical Care Job Summary Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice. Required Qualifications - Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications. - Require successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia test within 90 days of employment. - Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045). - Require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire for experienced RNs and within six (6) months of hire date for new grad RNs. - Require National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within (90) days of employment for experienced RNs and within six (6) months of employment for new grad RNs. Preferred Qualifications - Prefer National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification upon hire. - Prefer certification in nursing specialty area. Mandatory Education Preferred Education BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required License and Certs BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License Preferred License and Certs Employment Screening Requirements As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Department Cardiology Invasive Job Summary Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice. Assumes responsibility for performing, delegating and coordinating nursing care for patients undergoing special cardiac procedures, including interventions that assist the patient in a conscious or semiconscious state, and monitoring patients having moderate sedation. Identifies physiologic, psychological, and sociologic needs of the patient, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, coordinates interventions and evaluates outcomes of the patient's hospital experience. Is cross-trained and multi-skilled in one or more cardiovascular modalities: Electrophysiology (EP), Cardiac Catheterization, and/or Structural Heart. Required Qualifications - Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045). - Require a minimum of two (2) years of cardiac experience. Preferred Qualifications - Prefer strong IV skills. - Prefer current Moderate Sedation and IV competency credentials. Mandatory Education Preferred Education BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required License and Certs ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License Preferred License and Certs Employment Screening Requirements As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Department Critical Care Job Summary Welcome to our Critical Care Nursing Department! Provides professional and skilled nursing care to patients using the “patient centered care” model of SMHCS (policy 126.054) in accordance with the ANA and AACN’s Standards of Professional Practice. We are a 62 bed unit with 3 areas of specialties that you can work in. CVICU: Patient Population : patients with a primary diagnosis of advanced cardiovascular disease requiring complex nursing assessment skills and care including but not limited to: Post Open Heart Surgical patient recovery Cardiac Arrest Left Ventricular Assist Device Care: Impella & IABP ECMO (extra corporeal membrane oxygenation) Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring Titration of vasoactive medications (inotropes, vasopressors, vasodilators) *Opportunities for Novice and Experienced Nurses : Individualized orientation Nurse Residency for all new graduates with the implementation of ECCO (essentials of critical care orientation) Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities for paid certification and incentivized pay including but not limited to CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse), TCAR Critical Care Internship with knowledge base lecture series provided in the department *No new grads being hired for CVICU at this time. Required Qualifications BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support); required for experienced RN, has to be completed by end of orientation for the novice Critical Care RN Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia test within 90 days of date of hire BSN requirement within 5 years of date of hire for the ASN candidate Required basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Preferred Qualifications - Prefer National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification upon hire. - Prefer certification in nursing specialty area. Preferred Education BSN: Bachelor of Science Nursing Required License and Certs BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License Work Days/Shifts/Times (12 hour shifts) Day Shift (no positions available) ** availability to come to days when positions open up 3 Days a week, 7am-7:30pm Night Shift (positions available) 3 Days a week, 7pm-7:30am The Benefits of High-Quality Care: Paid Time Off (PTO) Start earning PTO on day one of employment Self-Scheduling Finish Tuition Reimbursement Certification Incentives Discounted medical, prescription, dental, vision plans both full and part time employees Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax dollars) Life Insurance Disability Insurance for those who quality (both short and long term) Retirement savings Plan: 403b Discounted Child care & Before and After school Program and Summer Camp! (Sarasota Campus) Free Parking On Campus discounted dining Free Wellness Screening Wellness Programs Referral Programs Advancement and growth opportunities for those hard-working high performers ! Work side by side with our amazing team players! Employment Screening Requirements As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Department Post Acute Services Job Summary Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join our Post-Acute Team. The primary function of the PA |NP role is to provide evidence-based, compassionate, and high-quality direct patient care with a focus on post-acute care. The PA | NP should be comfortable working both independently in the field as well as in collaboration with other members of a multidisciplinary team in the nursing home and assisted living facility settings. Opportunity Highlights: Monday – Friday Office hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Provide post-acute services in skilled nursing facilities for both sub-acute and long-term care patients. Visits to include new patient admissions, follow-ups, acute visits, discharges, pre and post operative, as well as long term regulatory visits. Provide patient/family education as needed. Order laboratory and diagnostic testing and interpret results. Order, manage and review medications and coordinate with facility staff. Coordinate treatment and makes appropriate referrals to other health providers as Manage tasks, patient call backs and communicating results. Equitable call for nights and weekends. Requirements: Graduation from an accredited master’s degree program Current board certification Active or eligibility for licensure by the State of Florida BLS DEA Certificate Ability to work independently. APRN experience in Post-Acute, Internal Medicine Primary Care, or RN Critical Care experience preferred Benefit Highlights: Competitive salary No contract or non-compete clause, candidates sign offer letters only. Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more. As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, Advanced Practice Providers are entitled to sovereign immunity . We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) . Employees can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program when employed by the group. No state income tax in Florida. Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter at 941.780.9677 or email at Helen-Convery@smh.com for more information about this exceptional opportunity. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The APRN II typically work in a set acute care setting managing patient care which can include critical care, Ortho, OB/GYN, Oncology, and Pediatrics. An APRN is a registered nurse and therefore can perform all duties that are considered routine duties of a registered nurse. In addition, an APRN holds a master’s or doctoral degree. The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients within the APRN’s scope of practice. Required Qualifications - Require advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing* *Must have had a Medicare number in the State of Florida prior to 1/1/03; if not, must have a Master's Degree in nursing in addition to being a Registered Professional Nurse who is authorized by Florida to practice in accordance with state law. - Require approved APRN board certification**. **Must be certified as a APRN by a recognized national certifying body having established standards for APRN’s. The following organizations are recognized national certifying bodies for the Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners & Nurses; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation; National Commission on Certification; and American Association of Heart Failure Nurses. Preferred Qualifications - Prefer ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Prefer knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs. - Prefer ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting. - Prefer demonstrated clinical competency skills. - Prefer demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing. - Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing. - Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills. - Prefer effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. - Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills. - Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations. Mandatory Education Preferred Education M D: Masters Degree Required License and Certs Preferred License and Certs ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support BLS: Basic Life Support Employment Screening Requirements As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
