RN-Med/Surg-Full-time-Nights

RN-Med/Surg-Full-time-Nights
Job ID: 21176

On our 3 East- Surgical Unit we have 39 beds with private rooms. Nurses on this floor will typically care for patients who have had general surgeries ranging from abdominal to orthopedic, as well as, Medical overflow patients.

The nurse to patient ratio is 1:5 with assistance from patient care technicians. There is an Assistant Nurse Manager or Charge nurse available for each shift. The unit also has a trained Health Unit Coordinator to complete orders and answer phones for the nursing staff. The Florida Hospital Altamonte 3 East- Surgical unit is comprised of a caring multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians and support staff to meet the needs of their patients.

Job Description:
The RN is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. The RN utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. The RN adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. The RN actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Job Requirements:
•One year of recent Medical/Surgical experience required
•Basic Life Support (BLS) required
•Must be a graduate of a school of nursing
•Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Florida or actively pursuing reciprocity from another state. For more information on RN licensure in the state of Florida please visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Mqa/nursing/ap_licensure-RN-LPN.pdf

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