Job Description
**Location:**
Miramar, Florida
We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered
care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-
winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on
delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities.
Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where
you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.
Learn more below.
**Summary:**
Provides direct patient care in an area designated as a specialty unit in
accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the
policies, values, and mission of the organization.
**Responsibilities:**
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care,
including disposition, referral, and spiritual and, or psychosocial support
needs.
Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student
nurses and new hires.
Evaluates learning needs of the patient and, or family and provides patient
and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and
circumstances.
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to
optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, documents, and
communicates patient condition as appropriate.
**Competencies:**
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF
CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND
FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT
CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
**Education and Certification Requirements:**
Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS
AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), NRP Certification (NRP) -
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) -
State of Florida (FL)
**Additional Job Information:**
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective
communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take
appropriate action.Required Work Experience: One (1) year of nursing
experience required.Other Information: ** Department specific credentials -
See below- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for
those RNs administering chemotherapy. APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
Provider card required within 12 months of hire for those RNs administering
chemotherapy for oncologic indication within the pediatric setting. Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN
Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas. PALS required for Pediatric areas with
the exception of NICU.- if RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, they
have 30 days from date of hire to obtain PALS. NRP certification required for
NICU – if RN is coming from a non NICU background, they have 30 days from date
of hire to obtain NRP. Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National
Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D; RNs
must be completed prior to completion of job orientation. RN Fellowship
Program requires one (1) year of RN independent practice not inclusive of
nurse orientation. RN Fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS
Certifications. Newly licensed RNs have six (6) months to obtain ACLS and, or
PALS. Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements
Grid.
**Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:**
* Bending and Stooping = 80%
* Climbing = 40%
* Keyboard Entry = 80%
* Kneeling = 60%
* LiftingCarrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
* Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
* Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
* Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
* Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
* Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
* Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
* Reaching = 80%
* Repetitive Movement FootLeg = 40%
* Repetitive Movement HandArm = 80%
* Running = 40%
* Sitting = 60%
* Squatting = 80%
* Standing = 80%
* Walking = 80%
* Audible Speech = 80%
* Hearing Acuity = 80%
* Smelling Acuity = 40%
* Taste Discrimination = 0%
* Depth Perception = 80%
* Distinguish Color = 80%
* Seeing - Far = 80%
* Seeing - Near = 80%
* Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
* Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
* Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
* Blood andor Bodily Fluids = 80%
* Communicable Diseases andor Pathogens = 80%
* Asbestos = 0%
* Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
* Dust = 60%
* GasVaporsFumes = 80%
* Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
* Hazardous Medication = 80%
* Latex = 0%
* Computer Monitor = 80%
* Domestic Animals = 40%
* Extreme HeatCold = 0%
* Fire Risk = 40%
* Hazardous Noise = 0%
* Heating Devices = 40%
* Hypoxia = 0%
* LaserHigh Intensity Lights = 0%
* Magnetic Fields = 40%
* Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
* NeedlesSharp Objects = 80%
* Potential Electric Shock = 40%
* Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
* Radiation = 0%
* Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
* Unprotected Heights = 0%
* Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
**Shift:**
Days
**Disclaimer:** This job description is not intended, nor should it be
construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the
general nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to
any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare
System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates
for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by
law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and
military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your
status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug
testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please
call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email
[TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net](mailto:TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net)
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift,