Jacksonville, FL30+ days ago
You will have the ability to respond to Code Blue within the facility and initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoringYou will manage efficient flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care, and arranging or testing and admissionsYou will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructionsYou will maintain and review patients' records including posting tests and examination resultsYou will administer medications in accordance with physician ordersYou will check rooms daily for necessary suppliesYou will respond to and refer incoming telephone calls (may include phone triage when needed)Some career growth opportunities in this role:Hospital sponsored opportunity to obtain the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) CertificationHospital sponsored opportunity to obtain the CCRN Certification or other relevant Certifications with monetary incentivesClinical ladder supporting educational development and base salary increasesCross training opportunities (EX: Main ICU, CVICU, ECMO)What qualifications you may need:Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is requiredMust be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN licenseA current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is requiredA current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Health Care Provider is requiredAt least 1 year of Acute Care/Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) experience is requiredThis is a Full Time, Night Shift position. Job Summary and Qualifications In collaboration with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the health care team, the Cardiovascular Step Down Unit (CVU)/ICU Step Down Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, evaluating, planning, implementing, and coordinating a treatment plan and achieving the goals of the CVU Nursing Department.