Registered Nurse; RN - CCU in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU Up to $10,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience Position Summary The RN provides high quality, safe, cost effective, total nursing are to all patients. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on the nursing process. The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, QI, Infection Control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided. 1. Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities. • Reports to work in proper uniform or attire. • Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time. • Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department. • Ensures all overtime had been approved by the department head prior to working. • Schedules all time off with supervisors approval. • Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time. • Wears I.D. badge in visible location at all times on hospital property. 2. Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings. • Attends all hospital mandatory in-services on a timely basis as scheduled. • Participates as an active team member at staff meetings. • Reads communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner. 3. Adheres to Corporate, Regional, hospital and departmental policy and procedure 100% of the time. • Reads and comprehends the company's Standards of Conduct. During the past evaluation period, has demonstrated compliance with the company's Ethics program. • Has participated in one hour of Standards of Conduct training within the last 12 months. • Understands that compliance with Corporate Integrity Program is a condition of employment and violation of any principals or practices if the program will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. • Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee/facility/corporate information 100% of the time. • Accepts change as an opportunity for growth, learning and development; adapts to changing procedures and goals in a cooperative and positive manner. 4. Assists all patient s, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner. • Extends special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees. • Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation with other departments and allied professionals. • Demonstrates respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts. • Demonstrates the ability to participate in and/or implement team decisions. • Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with patients' families, visitors and the community. • Works together in a spirit of teamwork. • Shares information on a need to know basis. 5. Follows Infection Control procedures at all times. Clinical Personnel • Strictly adheres to Standard Precautions by adhering to the usage of personal protective equipment when handling blood or body fluids. • Washes hands and other skin surfaces with soap and water thoroughly and immediately if contaminated with blood or other body fluids and before and after patient contact. • Dispose of sharps in puncture resistant needle boxes. • All healthcare workers who participate in invasive procedures must routinely use appropriate barrier precautions. Wear gloves, goggles, and surgical masks for all invasive procedures. • All specimens of blood and body fluids should be put in a well-constructed container with a secure lid to prevent leaking during transport. Specimen containers should be placed in biohazardous coded plastic bag for transportation. • Adheres to isolation procedures and techniques at all times as applicable 6. Adheres to the following environmental care standards. • Demonstrates adequate knowledge of Safety Policies and Procedures, the use of MSDS sheets, and Hazardous Material procedures. • Demonstrates adequate knowledge of Security issues, i.e., personal protection, protection of personnel and hospital property. 7. Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations. Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history re are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around…