About this role

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements

Professional Requirements

- Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
- Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Is willing to receive constructive feedback to enhance self-improvement.
- Completes work within designated time.
- Attends and participates on hospital committees, as appropriate.
- Wears required identification while on duty.
- Does not avoid challenging tasks.
- Assists in the training of students, co-workers or other personnel.
- Relays important information to other staff/shifts to maintain consistency in operations.
- Understands how to utilize the grievance process to resolve concerns.

Language Skills

- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Computer Skills

- Demonstrates basic computer skills and knowledge consistent with the needs of their department.

Safety/Environment

- Knows the limitations of their license/certifications and does not practice outside these limitations.
- Maintains cleanliness of equipment and department
- Responsible for the safe handling of equipment as well as maintaining safety for themselves.
- Knows the proper procedure for calling codes and the proper response for each code according to department protocol (i.e. fire, lock down, infant abduction, bomb threat, etc.)
- Knows the proper procedure for reporting incidents involving the patient, visitor or employee.
- Knows where to find MSDS information when needed.
- Is aware of hazards and hazardous materials and how to maintain a safe environment.

Regulatory Requirements

- Completes annual educational requirements within the assigned time frame.
- Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and Joint Commission regulations related to their department and, as appropriate, to the hospital.
- Current certification by the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification; ACLS preferred.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.