Overview

St. Mary's Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Per Diem

The Registered Nurse coordinates and provides safe care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The nurse directs and coordinates the care of assigned personnel. Performs charge duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assessment
  • Identifies problems & implements appropriate interventions.
  • Assesses skin integrity and risk for falls each shift.
  • Assess patient’s response to medications & treatments.
  • Assessment completed per unit protocol.
• Medication Administration
  • Medicates for pain per protocol.
  • Administers, transcribes & documents medications as per hospital policy.
  • Adheres to hospital P&P related to blood & blood products administration.
• Documentation
  • Observes, collects and accurately records data utilizing nursing process.
  • Documents changes in patient status, reports to physicians & documents actions taken.
  • Completes admission & discharge form accurately.
• Care Planning/Coordination
  • Develops written plan of care, incorporates teaching component & collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
  • Sets priorities for care of patients based on acuity and/or patient preference.
  • Coordinates tests, treatments, etc. with ancillary departments.
  • Initiates appropriate Evidenced Based Medicine tool.
• Patient / Family / Staff Education
  • Identifies the learning needs of patient and/or significant other and/or family & initiates resources to meet these needs on admission.
  • Explains procedures & interventions & documents on the education tool.

Qualifications

• State License Required upon hire
• BLS Required upon hire
• ACLS 90 days post hire date or transfer date to obtain
• NIHSS 90 days post hire date or transfer date to obtain
• CPI 90 days post hire date or transfer date to obtain
• PALS 90 days post hire date or transfer date to obtain

*BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be through the American Heart Association.

Organization Description

St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years.SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU. Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties. Join us!

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