Registered Nurse- Clinical Decision Unit

- 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.