Nursing Jobs in Pineda, FL

Registered Nurse (RN) - Temporary Contracts in Brevard County, Florida

Job Requirements Join Our Nursing Team! Short Term Contracts Available as a Health First Travel RN for the following specialties: PCU (Nights) ICU (Nights) Emergency Department Nights) Surgical Services (Days) Labor and Delivery (Days and Nights) Mother Baby (Days and Nights) Benefits to joining our team: Higher shift differential of $6/hour for nights. Contract options – short term, 8-13 week, 24 or 36 hours per week. “Health First - Where High-Quality Healthcare Meets Sun, Sand, and Space.” POSITION SUMMARY: To be fully engaged in providing Uncompromised Safety, Superior Quality, Memorable Patient/Customer Experiences, and Financial Stewardship by: Demonstrating leadership through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of professional nursing practice. Nursing care is provided to the individual patient, based upon cultural, spiritual and age specific needs. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Engagement: Associate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments. Quality/No Harm: Demonstrates effective and safe clinical practice as evidenced by Skills Fair demonstration, completion of yearly Competency Assessment, and Age Specific Checklist.  Coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care based on current evidence based practice.  Documents all nursing care, change in condition, response to therapy, treatments, procedures and referrals on patient record to meet standards. Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility. Demonstrates effective medication administration provided to patients as evidenced by Preceptor Observation Tool, Skills Fair Demonstration, and Clinical Practice. Demonstrates appropriate delegation and supervision of patient care activities within the healthcare setting. Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning. Utilizes Health First computer systems with regards to order entry, order inquiry, and patient care documentation. Customer Experience: Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education as directed by the plan of care. Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural, and individual differences. Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report. Stewardship: Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically. Work Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Licensure: Current Florida RN licensure or endorsement. Certification: Certification (s) as required by specific unit. Successful completion of all post-hire requirements, including, if applicable for role, Level II background screening/fingerprinting. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification. Experience: Must meet unit specific care requirements. Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language. Maintain all educational requirements outlined by regulatory entities and the organization. Proficiency in MS Office, electronic record and other systems and software relevant to role. Concentrate on multiple priority activities. Respond appropriately to life threatening situations. Critical thinking and problem solving skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks; Corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift. (Exception: IV Therapy); Lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift (Exception: IV Therapy = 15 lbs). Stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift. Potential for exposure to bio-hazardous waste, and known or unknown diseases. Work often in stressful environment with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding. Benefits ABOUT HEALTH FIRST At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve. Schedule : Full-Time Shift Times : variable Paygrade : PG-PG-29R

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Transfer Access RN Case Manager - Access Center

Health First Palm Bay, FL

Job Requirements POSITION SUMMARY The Transfer Access Registered Nurse RN Case Manager provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment for the timely facilitation and coordination of all direct admits, blood transfusions and chemotherapy across the Health First Integrated Delivery Network (IDN). The Transfer RN Case Manager will facilitate and coordinate patients transferring in or out of Health First in accordance with state and federal regulations to prevent EMTALA violations. The Transfer Access RN Case Manager will be highly effective in critical, clinical fact gathering and analysis to identify appropriate level of care, timely acceptance and specialty care needed for transport. The Transfer Access RN Case Manager employs critical thinking skills to expedite admissions and transfers, demonstrating Health First mission, vision, values and standards in all interactions with referring facilities, physicians, employees and customers. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES Coordinates direct admits, blood transfusions and chemotherapy across the IDN Manages transportation (ground and air) for transfers across the IDN Organizes transfers between Health First facilities and other health care systems Completes electronic or written orders for transfusions, direct admits and transfers Creates accounts/bed requests for all direct admits, transfusions and transfers Uses complex acuity algorithms for time-sensitive emergent medical events (Trauma, STEMI, Clot Alert or Code Rupture), triaging, processing transfer requests, identifying the appropriate receiving campus, and conferencing physicians for specialist acceptance Identifies appropriate levels of care for placement and safe transport via ground or air Assists with surgical scheduling Utilizes knowledge and understanding to triage critical and non-critical patient, effectively communicating clinical updates to physicians Monitors and assists with bed availability and placement, effectively communicating with PFA’s, nursing staff and other health care systems Harnesses conference calls effectively with admitting, sending, referring and specialty providers or APRN’s Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of transfers, transfer phone calls, transports and acuities, gathers and analyzes information from current and past medical records Work Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN), or Nursing Diploma. Work Experience: Three (3) years if clinical experience. Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement. Certification: None Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Demonstrated leadership skills Strong analytical, data management and computer skills Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Ability to communicate effectively with customers of varied levels of understanding Current working knowledge of care transitions; transfer and receipt of medical records Understanding of pre and post-acute care venues and post-acute community resources Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demands Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, patients and families Excellent customer service skills with ability to promote safe and cost-efficient improvements Excellent writing and presentation skills. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN). Work Experience: Previous experience in Case Management. Certification: Case Manager Certification (CCM or ACM). Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of utilization management, and managed care reimbursement. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping. Long periods of computer time or at workstation. Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance. May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise. Communicating with others to exchange information. Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. Workspace may vary from open to confined. May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. Benefits ABOUT HEALTH FIRST At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.