What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Nurse - PRN position at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital?
About HCA Florida Putnam Hospital
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is a leading acute care facility serving North Central Florida, committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Our 99-bed hospital in Palatka, Florida, offers a full range of healthcare services, including a 10-bed intensive care unit and a 24-hour emergency department.
We are proud to be part of HCA Healthcare, recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. Our dedication to compassion and excellence has earned us an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
As a registered nurse at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of healthcare professionals who share our commitment to quality and patient satisfaction.
Job Summary
This position involves delivering high-quality patient-centered care in line with departmental requirements and state and specialty standards. You will collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), ensuring thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record.
- Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Registered Nurse Associate Degree
