ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT at NCH
Adult Cardiac Telemetry Department is a 47 bed unit at our Downtown Baker campus that provides care to a complex cardiovascular population. Nursing care consists of pre/post cardiac catheterization, pacemaker, and medical cardiac conditions (CHF, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Stenosis, etc.).
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Graduate Nurse works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. A new to practice Graduate Nurse will become part of the Nurse Residency Program or the Nurse Fellowship Program for specialty services such as Surgical Services, Critical Care, Emergency Department and Women and Children’s Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
Under the director supervisor of a Registered Nurse:
· Develops plan that includes strategies to attain expected outcomes.
· Implements the plan of care interventions and medical plan of care as appropriate.
· Coordinates care delivery.
· Employs patient teaching to promote health and safety.
· Evaluates progress toward outcomes.
· Practices ethically.
· Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
· Integrates evidence and research finding into practice.
· Contributes to quality nursing practice and shared decision making (SDM) by supporting council decisions, implementation of decisions and active participation in SDM.
· Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
· Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting.
· Collaborate with patient, family, the inter-professional team, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
· Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
· Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
· Accountable to foster, participate, and be knowledgeable with the shared decision-making model of the NCH Healthcare System.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· New practicing GN will become part of the Nurse Residency Program or Nurse Fellowship Program for specialty services such as Surgical Services, Critical Care, Emergency Department and Women and Children’s Services.
· Must meet the following qualifications:
· No more than three months since graduation from an approved RN program.
· Authorized by the Florida Board of Nursing to practice as a Graduate Nurse and have received a Graduate Nurse letter from the Florida Board of Nursing.
· Has received authorization to test for RN licensure by the RN examination vendor.
· Once Graduate Nurse takes their NCLEX, Graduate Nurse status will expire.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
