JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Orthopedic Oncology

RN - MED/SURG ORTHO ONC

Full-Time

Registered Nurse candidates for the Medical/Surgical Orthopedic and Oncology Unit will have the following job responsibilities:

• The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients.

• The Registered Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments.

• The Registered Nurse (RN) administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs.

• The Registered Nurse (RN) observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.

• The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care.

• The Registered Nurse (RN) directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures.

• The Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and direction to all support staff within department.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Orthopedic Oncology

RN - MED/SURG ORTHO ONC

Full-Time

Registered Nurse candidates for the Medical/Surgical Orthopedic and Oncology Unit must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

• Nursing Diploma or ASN required, BSN preferred
• Current Florida State RN license or compact state RN license
• Current BLS Certification from the American Red Cross (HCA chosen provider) OR American Heart Association is required
• Current ACLS preferred; required within 6 months of hire
• Minimum one year RN experience
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills. Critical thinkingskills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an RN in an acute care hospital.