Clinical Staff Nurse - 1 Year of Experience Minimum - 2 South - Shift 3 - Full Time - Jackson South

Summary

 The Clinical Staff Nurse functions as a champion of quality patient care and professional caregiver who demonstrates critical thinking skills and scientific judgment in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient. The CSN is responsible to perform at a competent level of nursing and consistently demonstrates nursing process. These standards include: assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion and evaluation. The CSN is also responsible to hold the highest standards of professional performance, which include: ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. These standards of practice encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The CSN will function within the JHS CARE Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The CSN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.  

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians and healthcare staff

• Apply the nursing process to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care

• Document patient care plans, observations, and interventions accurately

• Maintain infection control standards and account for narcotics/emergency equipment

• Identify and report significant patient findings; seek corrective action when needed

• Supervise and provide functional direction to LPNs, CNAs, and MAs

• Assume charge nurse responsibilities when assigned

• Support staff orientation and ensure continuity of care through timely rounds

• Uphold HIPAA compliance and demonstrate CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Expertise

Credentials & Requirements

• Valid Florida RN license

• American Heart Association BLS certification (required upon hire and maintained throughout employment)

• Additional unit-specific life support certifications as applicable

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred

• 1-3 years of related nursing experience

• Verification of degree required for roles involving Point of Care testing in specialized units (OR, Neuro ICU, NICU, PICU, Pedi-ER, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology)

Competencies

• Strong organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills

• Effective communication in oral and written form

• Ability to remain composed in stressful situations and exercise sound judgment

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach that respects cultural diversity and individual needs

• Clinical knowledge and ability to meet unit-specific competencies

Working Conditions

• Extended standing/walking; ability to lift 21-50 lbs and move up to 100 lbs with assistance

• Frequent computer use requiring visual acuity

• Fast-paced environment with exposure to communicable diseases, medical gases, toxic substances, and other hospital-related hazards

• PPE required when exposed to infectious environments

• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals