Surgical Services RN Educator Peri-Anesthesia
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
The Surgical Services RN Educator is fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Delight, and Stewardship by collaborating with other clinical team members across the Hospital Division to develop, coordinate, and implement education and instruction for perianesthesia registered nurses to promote safe and effective patient-centered care. The Surgical Services RN Coach serves as a role model in advancing clinical practice to achieve better patient outcomes and strives for evidence-based, standardized nursing care.
Relocation Assistance may be available!
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Provides direct assistance and supervision for staff development and training to ensure safety and patient-centered perioperative or perianesthesia care in the surgical setting.
2. Facilitates learning by creating an environment in a clinical setting or classroom that assists in the achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes.
3. Evaluates staff competency in areas of expertise and provides timely feedback, assessing and addressing any gaps by designing evidence-based learning activities, and facilitating patient-focused learner-centric education.
4. Uses principles of adult learning to employ a variety of teaching strategies that engage different types of learners on multiple levels.
5. Actively assists management team with ensuring staff competency and participation in continuing education.
6. Maintains an ongoing process of providing educational opportunities for professional growth that benefit registered nurses at all stages of their professional development.
7. Collaborates with department leaders in the selection and hiring of new and transferring associates.
8. Develops networks, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance the nurse's influence within Health First.
9. Performs learning needs assessments to promote safe patient-centered care, standardize practice, and process changes.
10. Acts as a resource to all caregivers regarding nursing practice and use of equipment/supplies in the perioperative or perianesthesia setting.
11. Facilitates learner development based on Benner's theory.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: BSN preferred
• Licensure: Current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• Certification for both Perioperative and Perianesthesia:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Active Certification
For Perianesthesia only:
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Active Certification
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Active Certification
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of clinical experience in specialty area
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
High initiative with the ability to prioritize workload and effectively manage time
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to continuously concentrate on an activity
Ability to assess and interpret data
Excellent verbal, auditory, and written communication skills to educate associates of various ages and levels of understanding
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with medical staff and patient care teams
Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to be flexible and adaptable with daily schedule and assigned tasks
Ability to respond appropriately to stressful or life-threatening situations
RN Case Manager- Case Management
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements Schedule: 8 and 10-hour shift options; 10 am or 11 am start time, Every Other Weekend. Weekend hours may be flexible to earlier start time. The RN Case Manager is fully engaged in providing quality/no harm, customer service and stewardship by utilizing advanced clinical skills in the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient care in accordance with Federal Conditions of Participation, State of Florida regulations, and The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards. The RN Case Manager uses sound clinical judgment, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and significant support personnel to achieve optimal clinical outcomes through effective utilization of resources and discharge planning for all hospital admissions.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Initiates care transition at time of admission, developing and revising individualized discharge plans (as indicated by assessment/reassessment and response to treatment) to meet patient needs during their hospital stay, manage their length of stay, promote efficient utilization of resources, and plan for a safe discharge.
* Identifies at-risk populations using approved screening tool and following established referral processes for safe transition to next level care to prevent readmission.
* Practices autonomously, consistent with evidence-based standards.
* Serves as a case management resource expert for compliance with Medicare IM letter, 3008, 1823 PASSR, and DCF mandatory legal reporting, etc.
* Works with the Utilization Department, Physician Advisors, Hospitalists, Emergency and other physicians to ensure appropriate, cost-effective care with the best patient outcomes.
* Proactively identifies and either resolves or escalates delays and obstacles to discharge.
* Identifies reimbursement factors influencing choice of post-hospital providers and obtains authorizations as required, either directly or in collaboration with the payer's case manager.
* Evaluates overall patient daily plan for effectiveness and involves patient and family in formulating plan goals.
* Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing, physician advisor, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient resource management and patient transition.
* Demonstrates professional accountability through supporting patient's rights, informed consents and advanced directives.
* Initiates appropriate referrals to ethics committee, clinical social worker, risk management or legal services as appropriate.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Associate Degree in Nursing
* Licensure: Current, valid State of Florida RN license or endorsement.
* Certification: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card upon hire and maintained.
* Work Experience: At least three (3) years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital.
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Strong analytical, data management and computer skills.
* Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
* Demonstrated critical thinking in resolving or escalating barriers.
* Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
* Ability to exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, patients and their families.
* Flexibility to meet needs in sometimes high demand and stressful situations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: BSN or Bachelor's Degree in related field.
* Certification: CCM or ACM.
* Work Experience: Case Management experience in a acute care hospital.
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of care transitions, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement.
* Comprehensive knowledge of continuum-of-care post-acute community resources.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Sedentary)
* Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping.
* Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
* Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
* May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Workspace may vary from open to confined.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Full-Time
Shift Times : 1000am_630pm
Paygrade : 39
Clinical Facilitator, RN or SW
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
The RN or SW Clinical Facilitator coordinates with Clinical Teams and other internal stakeholders to advance Healthfirst's clinical practice through technical assistance, education, and innovation solutions by applying adult learning theory. The technical assistance solutions will ensure efficient and effective quality of care in accordance to Healthfirst standards and rules/regulations set forth by state, and federal regulatory and compliance agencies.
Within the Clinical Division at Healthfirst, the Clinical Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) will assist clinical employees and other internal stakeholders in tactically obtaining or improving the essential knowledge or skills needed to perform their jobs. The CTAC will also serve as the hub for ongoing adult learning and skills acquisition which supports Healthfirst's commitment to ensuring its teams are capable, engaged, and committed to their work.Leverages adult learning principles and clinical practice standards to move towards a culture of continuous technical assistance improvement and clinical capacity building with innovative learning solutions.
Develops technical assistance goals that are congruent with the organization and the Clinical Department's mission, vision, and strategic direction.
Provides technical assistance, resources and tools that define performance requirements, identify gaps between existing and required performance, analyze root causes that limit performance and recommend and/or implement learning solutions that focus on and deliver business results.
Utilizes current literature, research, and evidence-based findings in the design, implementation and evaluation of technical assistance solutions and education programs for staff learning and development.
Conducts onboarding, preceptorship, and ongoing professional training to ensure clinical staff are equipped to perform job responsibilities in accordance to Healthfirst standards and rules/regulations set forth by regulatory and compliance agencies.
Facilitates with subject matter experts, instructional designers, training agencies and technical assistance facilitators to design and deliver innovative learning solutions for performance enhancements needed to support the clinical department's business objectives.
Facilitates updating departmental training manuals, job aids, quick reference guides and the clinical department's policies/procedures.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a preceptorship training program curriculum to standardize the quality of preceptorship practices among the clinical teams.
Conducts field assessments as needed to evaluate clinical staff and update the preceptorship training program curriculum.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure: Current Registered Professional Nurse or Registered Social Worker (i.e. LMSW or LCSW) in the State of New York.
Education: Bachelor's in nursing or social work preferred with previous work experience in education.
Three to five years of clinical experience in a specialty area, or combination of staff nurse/leadership experience in the specialty area, i.e. Care Management, Utilization Management, Clinical Eligibility.
Excellent skills in the following areas: verbal and written communication, critical thinking, creativity, interpersonal relationships and team building; change management.
Demonstrates knowledge base in professional nursing or social work and evidence based practice; participatory leadership, continuous learning environment, current issues and trends in care management and clinical practice, nursing and social work education and development.
Ability to travel about 10% of time around downstate New York including Westchester County and Long Island to conduct clinical observations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Education and understanding of Adult Learning Theory applications to enhance the technical assistance and education of care management and care coordination activities.
Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop responsible curricula.
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
Certification in relevant clinical area and Nursing or Social Work Professional Development preferred.
Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint skills
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to *********************** or calling ************ . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within Healthfirst Management Services will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with Healthfirst Management Services.
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All hiring and recruitment at Healthfirst is transacted with a valid “@healthfirst.org” email address only or from a recruitment firm representing our Company. Any recruitment firm representing Healthfirst will readily provide you with the name and contact information of the recruiting professional representing the opportunity you are inquiring about. If you receive a communication from a sender whose domain is ********************, or not one of our recruitment partners, please be aware that those communications are not coming from or authorized by Healthfirst. Healthfirst will never ask you for money during the recruitment or onboarding process.
Hiring Range*:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,100 - $117,470
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $71,600 - $106,505
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
Auto-ApplyRN Case Manager- Case Management
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements The RN Case Manager is fully engaged in providing quality/no harm, customer service and stewardship by utilizing advanced clinical skills in the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient care in accordance with Federal Conditions of Participation, State of Florida regulations, and The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards. The RN Case Manager uses sound clinical judgment, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and significant support personnel to achieve optimal clinical outcomes through effective utilization of resources and discharge planning for all hospital admissions.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Initiates care transition at time of admission, developing and revising individualized discharge plans (as indicated by assessment/reassessment and response to treatment) to meet patient needs during their hospital stay, manage their length of stay, promote efficient utilization of resources, and plan for a safe discharge.
* Identifies at-risk populations using approved screening tool and following established referral processes for safe transition to next level care to prevent readmission.
* Practices autonomously, consistent with evidence-based standards.
* Serves as a case management resource expert for compliance with Medicare IM letter, 3008, 1823 PASSR, and DCF mandatory legal reporting, etc.
* Works with the Utilization Department, Physician Advisors, Hospitalists, Emergency and other physicians to ensure appropriate, cost-effective care with the best patient outcomes.
* Proactively identifies and either resolves or escalates delays and obstacles to discharge.
* Identifies reimbursement factors influencing choice of post-hospital providers and obtains authorizations as required, either directly or in collaboration with the payer's case manager.
* Evaluates overall patient daily plan for effectiveness and involves patient and family in formulating plan goals.
* Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing, physician advisor, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient resource management and patient transition.
* Demonstrates professional accountability through supporting patient's rights, informed consents and advanced directives.
* Initiates appropriate referrals to ethics committee, clinical social worker, risk management or legal services as appropriate.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Associate Degree in Nursing
* Licensure: Current, valid State of Florida RN license or endorsement.
* Certification: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card upon hire and maintained.
* Work Experience: At least three (3) years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital.
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Strong analytical, data management and computer skills.
* Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
* Demonstrated critical thinking in resolving or escalating barriers.
* Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
* Ability to exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, patients and their families.
* Flexibility to meet needs in sometimes high demand and stressful situations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: BSN or Bachelor's Degree in related field.
* Certification: CCM or ACM.
* Work Experience: Case Management experience in a acute care hospital.
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of care transitions, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement.
* Comprehensive knowledge of continuum-of-care post-acute community resources.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Sedentary)
* Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping.
* Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
* Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
* May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Workspace may vary from open to confined.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Full-Time
Shift Times : 800am430pm
Paygrade : 39
RN Case Manager - Case Management
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements The RN Case Manager is fully engaged in providing quality/no harm, customer service and stewardship by utilizing advanced clinical skills in the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient care in accordance with Federal Conditions of Participation, State of Florida regulations, and The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards. The RN Case Manager uses sound clinical judgment, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and significant support personnel to achieve optimal clinical outcomes through effective utilization of resources and discharge planning for all hospital admissions.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Initiates care transition at time of admission, developing and revising individualized discharge plans (as indicated by assessment/reassessment and response to treatment) to meet patient needs during their hospital stay, manage their length of stay, promote efficient utilization of resources, and plan for a safe discharge.
* Identifies at-risk populations using approved screening tool and following established referral processes for safe transition to next level care to prevent readmission.
* Practices autonomously, consistent with evidence-based standards.
* Serves as a case management resource expert for compliance with Medicare IM letter, 3008, 1823 PASSR, and DCF mandatory legal reporting, etc.
* Works with the Utilization Department, Physician Advisors, Hospitalists, Emergency and other physicians to ensure appropriate, cost-effective care with the best patient outcomes.
* Proactively identifies and either resolves or escalates delays and obstacles to discharge.
* Identifies reimbursement factors influencing choice of post-hospital providers and obtains authorizations as required, either directly or in collaboration with the payer's case manager.
* Evaluates overall patient daily plan for effectiveness and involves patient and family in formulating plan goals.
* Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing, physician advisor, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient resource management and patient transition.
* Demonstrates professional accountability through supporting patient's rights, informed consents and advanced directives.
* Initiates appropriate referrals to ethics committee, clinical social worker, risk management or legal services as appropriate.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Associate Degree in Nursing
* Licensure: Current, valid State of Florida RN license or endorsement.
* Certification: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card upon hire and maintained.
* Work Experience: At least three (3) years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital.
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Strong analytical, data management and computer skills.
* Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
* Demonstrated critical thinking in resolving or escalating barriers.
* Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
* Ability to exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, patients and their families.
* Flexibility to meet needs in sometimes high demand and stressful situations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: BSN or Bachelor's Degree in related field.
* Certification: CCM or ACM.
* Work Experience: Case Management experience in a acute care hospital.
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of care transitions, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement.
* Comprehensive knowledge of continuum-of-care post-acute community resources.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Sedentary)
* Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping.
* Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
* Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
* May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Workspace may vary from open to confined.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Care Coordinator - Clinical
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
is 100% Remote** ****Prefer Bilingual Spanish or Bilingual Mandarin//Cantonese** **Duties and Responsibilities:** + **Receive incoming calls from members regarding benefit questions//issues, care coordination, program inquiries, connecting to their care manager, and screening assessments to identify risk factors requiring medical intervention**
+ **Contemporaneously and accurately documents call in designated PHI system.**
+ **Manages an assigned member caseload who require short term care coordination and health navigation**
+ **Works within the interdisciplinary care team to support timely communication of member issues or needs and monitors screening of members effectively to improve quality and cost outcomes**
+ **Performs outreach calls to members to confirm services are in place**
+ **Additional duties as assigned** **Minimum Qualifications:**
+ **Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or previous relevant medical training or work experience**
+ **HS diploma//GED**
+ **Work experience requiring effective communication verbally and in writing while demonstrating good grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills**
+ **Experience working in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple priorities simultaneously** **Preferred Qualifications:**
+ **Associates degree**
+ **Prior work experience in a call center, care management, or healthcare environment or familiarity with medical terminology, Medicaid & Child health plus benefit products.**
+ **Bilingual Spanish or Bilingual Mandarin//Cantonese**
+ **Excellent telephone, organizational, and customer service skills**
+ **Team player who is organized and detail-oriented** **Hiring Range*:**
+ **Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $47,403 - $62,400**
+ **All Other Locations (within approved locations): $41,101 - $60,320** **As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.** **In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.** **_*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in good faith would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role._**
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Nurse Manager (RN)- Respiratory PCU
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by demonstrating leadership through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of professional nursing practice. Nursing care is provided to the individual patient, based upon cultural, spiritual and age specific needs.
Primary Accountabilities:
Quality/No Harm:
* Demonstrates effective medication administration provided to patients as evidenced by Preceptor Observation Tool, Skills Fair Demonstration, and Clinical Practice.
* Demonstrates appropriate delegation and supervision of patient care activities within the healthcare setting.
* Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning.
* Utilizes Health First computer systems with regards to order entry, order inquiry, and patient care documentation.
* Demonstrates effective and safe clinical practice as evidenced by Skills Fair demonstration, completion of yearly Competency Assessment, and Age Specific Checklist.
* Coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care based on current evidence based practice.
* Documents all nursing care, change in condition, response to therapy, treatments, procedures and referrals on patient record to meet standards.
* Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility.
Stewardship:
* Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.
Customer Experience:
* Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education as directed by the plan of care.
* Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural, and individual differences.
* Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
Work Experience
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
* Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
* o BSN required - conditional and time limited waiver for BSN requirement may apply to internalassociates who complete their BSN within 3 years of transition to new role (grand-father provision)
* Licensure: Current Florida RN license or endorsement
* Certification:
* o Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain
* o National certification in relevant specialty or in Nurse Administration preferred
* Work Experience:
* o Minimum of 2 years acute care clinical experience preferred o Previous nursing management experience preferred o Meets all qualifications required in RN job description
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* o Must have knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission), Florida Nurse Practice Act and other applicableagency regulations o Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the Englishlanguage
* o Sound organizational skills to include time management and problem solving
* o Highly developed communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
* o Maintains professional competencies by attending continuing education programs and participates inprofessional organizations
* o Basic computer skills utilizing the windows environment o Must be able to speak and understandwritten and verbal instructions in the English language
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks
* Good physical condition and without assistance must be able to lift, push, or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
* Must be able to pass color blind testing to perform those POC tests requiring color changes
* Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for 90% of assigned shift
*
* MENTAL DEMANDS:
* Ability to display and promote elements of good service.
* Must have ability to listen well and analyze needs from various ages and levels of education.
* Must have ability to access, interpret data and educate members of the healthcare team, patients, and significant others of various ages.
* Ability to concentrate on multi-priority activities during shift
* Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening & stressful situations.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Full-Time
Shift Times : variable
Paygrade : 32R
Nurse Manager - Med Surg
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by planning, directing and assessing all unit functions to include evaluation of patient care on a 24-hour basis on an assigned unit.
Additional functions include participation in the development of policies and procedures for the Department of Patient Care Services, implementation of Health First policies and objectives, interview and selection of personnel, budget preparation, and cost effective operations, scheduling and assignment of personnel, employee performance appraisals, quality improvement activities, counseling and disciplinary actions as needed, at all times serving as clinical and professional role model to staff and contributing to their professional growth and development.
Primary Accountabilities:
Quality/No Harm:
* Utilizing the behavioral interview process, selects staff with qualifications that are appropriate to the needs of the unit.
* Clinical standards are met within three months of employment.
* Conducts disciplinary conferences for individuals not following hospital policy/procedure or whose actions necessitate corrective action.
* Documents individual counseling and disciplinary actions with employee at all times.
* Conducts timely and periodic performance appraisals based on pre-established standards.
* Ensures competence and education of associates in designated field.
* Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and other organizational and regulatory agency standards with quality indicators and core measures.
* Performs those clinical skills within the scope of practice of a registered nurse in the state of Florida for which competencies have been validated
Customer Experience:
* Responsible for Patient Experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores for specific unit
* Ensures consistent performance of purposeful hourly or team rounding, bedside shift report and no pass zones.
* Supports the Health First Philosophy
* Associate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments and Health First Philosophy
Stewardship:
* Ensures cost effective unit operations within budgetary expectations and corporate financial goals
* Processes requests with justification for additional unit needs outside of established targets to the Department Director
* Monitors ordering of unit supplies and equipment with adequate inventory of supplies for unit needs
* Assures all equipment on the unit is operable and safe
* Assumes 24-hour accountability for unit activities
* Prepares and adjusts 24-hour staffing plan based on unit census and acuity on a daily basis.
* Ensures schedules are completed on time and in compliance with approved staffing plan.
* Serves as role model for all unit staff by setting an example of high standards in conduct, attitude, performance and patient/family relations
Work Experience
Qualifications Required:
* Education:
* Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
* BSN required - conditional and time limited waiver for BSN requirement may apply to internal associates who complete their BSN within 3 years of transition to new role (grand-father provision)
* Licensure: Current Florida RN license or endorsement
* Certification:
* Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain
* National certification in relevant specialty or in Nurse Administration preferred
* Work Experience:
* Minimum of 2 years acute care clinical experience preferred
* Previous nursing management experience preferred
* Meets all qualifications required in RN job description
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Must have knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission), Florida Nurse Practice Act and other applicable agency regulations
* Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language
* Sound organizational skills to include time management and problem
* solving
* Highly developed communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
* Maintains professional competencies by attending continuing education programs and participates in professional organizations
* Basic computer skills utilizing the windows environment
* Must be able to speak and understand written and verbal instructions in the English language
Physical REQUIREMENTS:
* Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks
* Good physical condition and without assistance must be able to lift, push, or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
* Must be able to pass color blind testing to perform those POC tests requiring color changes
* Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for 90% of assigned shift
Mental demands:
* Ability to display and promote elements of good service.
* Must have ability to listen well and analyze needs from various ages and levels of education.
* Must have ability to access, interpret data and educate members of the healthcare team, patients, and significant others of various ages.
* Ability to concentrate on multi-priority activities during shift
* Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening & stressful situations.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Assistant Nurse Manager - Short Stay Unit
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by planning, directing and assessing all unit functions to include evaluation of patient care on a 24 hour basis on an assigned unit. Additional functions include participation in the development of policies and procedures for the Department of Patient Care Services, implementation of Health First policies and objectives, interview and selection of personnel, budget preparation, and cost effective operations, scheduling and assignment of personnel, employee performance appraisals, quality improvement activities, counseling and disciplinary actions as needed, at all times serving as clinical and professional role model to staff and contributing to their professional growth and development.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Quality/No Harm:
* Ensures patient and staff safety on the assigned unit.
* Promotes associate accountability and competency through leadership and management practice.
* Provides input for annual performance appraisals and competency checklists for personnel on assigned shift on an annual basis and as necessary in a timely manner.
* Interviews and participates in the selection of new personnel for the unit.
* Assists with and participates in the development of policies, procedures, and standards of care for the unit. Implements and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
* Ensures adequate training and appropriate use of the electronic medical record in compliance with established policies, procedures, and expectations.
* Counsels and disciplines associates as necessary. Encourages associate growth and development through mentorship and goal setting. Encourages associate participation in the clinical ladder.
* Responsible for scheduling and assigning personnel on assigned shift to ensure safe, adequate, and appropriate staffing for the unit. Schedules are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with the approved unit staffing plan based on patient needs and acuity.
* Assists with implementation of unit based performance improvement activities resulting in improved operations and patient care outcomes:
* Completes assigned audits and monitors accurately and in a timely manner.
* Identifies opportunities for quality improvement activities on the unit o Reports CQI results to departmental director and shares with shift associates.
* Ensures compliance with the Joint Commission and other organizational and regulatory agency standards with quality indicators and core measures.
* Performs those clinical skills within the scope of practice of a registered nurse in the state of Florida for which competencies have been validated.
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* Stewardship:
* Assists in the development of the annual budget for the unit to include personnel, operational and capital needs.
* Monitors and ensures compliance staffing guidelines. Communicates unit, staff, and equipment needs and concerns to Manager/Director as appropriate.
Customer Experience:
* Associate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments and Health First Philosophy.
* Consistently displays and holds associates accountable for the elements of good service.
* Facilitates communication and problem solving with team members, physicians, and administrative personnel.
* Demonstrates ability to provide patient care utilizing nursing process as evidenced by documentation of process and discharge planning.
* Ensures current knowledge and competency in appropriate clinical skills. Documents attendance at clinical and management continuing education programs to ensure that knowledge base is current and to promote professional growth and development.
* Acquires certification in clinical specialty.
* Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHP scores for department.
* Ensures consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
Work Experience
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
* Education:
* Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
* BSN required,
* OR Conditional and time limited waiver for BSN requirement may apply to internal associates who complete their BSN within 3 years of transition to new role (grand-father provision),
* OR external candidates may apply who are currently enrolled in a BSN program to complete within 3 years of hire.
* Licensure: Current Florida RN license or endorsement.
* Certification:
* Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
* National certification in relevant specialty or in Nurse Administration preferred.
* Work Experience:
* Minimum of 2 years acute care clinical experience preferred.
* Previous nursing management experience preferred.
* Meets all qualifications required in RN job description.
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Must have knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission), Florida Nurse Practice Act and other applicable agency regulations.
* Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language.
* Sound organizational skills to include time management and problem-solving o Highly developed communication skills, verbal and non-verbal.
* Maintains professional competencies by attending continuing education programs and participates in professional organizations.
* Basic computer skills utilizing the windows environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
* Good physical condition and without assistance must be able to lift, push, or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
* Must be able to pass color blind testing to perform POC tests requiring color changes.
* Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for 90% of assigned shift.
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* MENTAL DEMANDS:
* Ability to display and promote elements of good service.
* Must have ability to listen well and analyze needs from various ages and levels of education.
* Must have ability to access, interpret data and educate members of the healthcare team, patients, and significant others of various ages.
* Ability to concentrate on multi-priority activities during shift.
* Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening & stressful situations.
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT/SKILLS CHECKLIST:
* Must meet the charge RN/supervisor competency assessment/skills checklist requirements in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act within 3 months of employment and annually.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Referral Coordinator Clinical (CMA) - Care Coordination
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements is on-site in Rockledge, Florida. Applicants must live close to the area As a Clinical Referral Coordinator, you will play a vital role in our healthcare team, dedicated to is responsible for the seamless
coordination of provider specialty referrals from start to finish, ensuring exceptional customer
experience and meticulous stewardship. Your key responsibilities include providing friendly, rapid, and
accurate patient support, completing patient registration documentation, and assisting with various
departmental projects and clerical duties. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and
satisfaction, making you an essential part of our commitment to No Harm/Quality and outstanding
service.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES
1. Receive and process referral requests from physicians, clinics, and other healthcare providers.
2. Verify the accuracy and completeness of referral information, including patient demographics
and insurance details.
3. Ensure referrals are directed to the appropriate specialist or department based on medical
necessity and provider availability.
4. Schedule and coordinate appointments to align with patient and provider availability, minimizing
wait times.
5. Utilize in-depth knowledge of insurance policies, payor plans, par (participating) and non-par
(non-participating) status, copays, and coinsurance to accurately process and manage patient
referrals.
6. Ensure all referrals are compliant with insurance requirements, verify patient eligibility, and
maintain up-to-date records of insurance policies and payor information to support efficient and
accurate referral processing.
7. Confirm appointment details with patients and provide necessary instructions for their visits.
8. Contact patients to inform them of referral status, appointment details, and any required preappointment preparations.
9. Communicate with insurance companies to resolve any issues or discrepancies related to
coverage and authorizations.
10. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all referrals, appointments, and communications.
11. Work closely with healthcare providers, medical assistants, and administrative staff to ensure
smooth referral processes using clinical knowledge and training.
12. Monitor referral and scheduling processes to identify areas for improvement.
13. Other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Work Experience: One (1) years' experience in a call center, customer service, or healthcare
setting.
* Licensure: None
* Certification: Medical Assisting (MA) Certification in the State of Florida.
* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
o Extensive knowledge of healthcare terminology and abbreviations, previous healthcare
experience is preferred.
o Compassionate and patient-focused approach to customer service.
o Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable using
electronic health record (EHR) systems.
o Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume call center environment and meet
performance metrics.
o Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
* Work Experience: Three (3) years' experience in a call center, customer service, or healthcare
environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping.
* Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
* Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
* May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low
to moderate noise.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of
personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Full-Time
Shift Times : 800am_600pm
Paygrade : 24
Clinic RN - Gastroenterology
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is tasked with overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES
* Assists physician in all procedures as instructed:
* Collects blood and/or samples as directed using sterile techniques which apply; process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing.
* Sterilizes all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, as well as technical usage of any and all other standard equipment used at the clinic.
* Administers all medications as ordered and assures all documentation is noted, as well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.
* Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and their patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
* Maintains all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications, supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs as well as crash cart.
* Performs other duties as requested by area supervisors and area personnel.
* Retains documentation and assessment of patient vital signs, drug allergies and description of patient complaints on all charts.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
* Work Experience: None
* Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida.
* Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Ability to pass colorblind testing to perform point of care (POC) tests requiring color change.
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* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
* May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
* May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Workspace may vary from open to confined.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working
together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse
voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and
backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As
an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the
communities we serve.
Clinic RN Hospital Based- Cardiac Rehab
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements The Clinic RN Hospital based is to be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by providing exercise assessment, treatment planning, and cardiac rhythm evaluation. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Clinic RN oversees prescribed
cardiac rehabilitation treatment. The Clinic RN is responsible, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team,
for promoting optimal outcomes. The Clinic RN demonstrates an understanding of the philosophy of
quality-driven, patient-centered care. Along with the Exercise Physiologist, the Clinic RN will
continuously monitor patients for exercise tolerance and adverse response to exercise.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES
1. Responds immediately to any new or changing patient conditions, reporting appropriately to the
supervising and/or referring physician.
2. Adheres to Health First Cardiac Rehabilitation policies and procedures in accordance with
accepted standards of practice, i.e., FL Practice Act, AACVPR Guidelines, Joint Commission,
and Medicare.
3. Documents thoroughly all initial assessment findings, treatment session results, and
reassessment outcomes, addressing clinical and behavioral data in the medical record.
4. Ensures completion and certification of all components of the Individualized Treatment Plan by
the medical director or referring physician every thirty (30) days for the duration of the program.
5. Contributes expertise as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, promoting cardiac
rehabilitation outcomes by demonstrating independent judgment and anticipating the needs of
patients.
6. Participates in the evaluation/initial assessment of new cardiac rehabilitation patients,
contributing to the development of the Individualized Treatment Plan with team members.
7. Reviews the plan of care and goals at least every 30 days to make changes and/or reinforce
goal setting and clinical outcomes.
8. Evaluates patients' risk factors, offering support and developing strategies to aid patients in
achieving successful therapeutic lifestyle changes.
9. Ensures all cardiac rehabilitation patients demonstrate an understanding of the Individualized
Treatment Plan.
10. Treats every patient with courtesy and respect, presenting a caring and professional tone of
voice, etiquette, and behavior when addressing goals, treatment, and overall delivery of
services
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Associate of Science in Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
* Work Experience: One (1) year in a hospital or clinic setting.
* Licensure: Current RN Licensure in the State of Florida.
* Certification:
o American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Completion
Card prior to start date and maintained.
o AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card
within ninety (90) days of start date and maintained.
* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
o Knowledge of Cardiovascular interventions.
o Cardiac Telemetry/ECG.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
* Work Experience: Three (3) years in hospital cardiac unit or cardiology clinic setting.
* Certification: American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) within 90 days and maintained.
* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
o Primary Prevention Techniques.
o Medications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing,
or crouching frequently.
* May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
* May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including
tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to
90% of the assigned shift.
* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality,
lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following
OSHA and CDC guidelines.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of
personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Part-Time
Shift Times : 800am430pm
Paygrade : 39
Clinic RN - Cardiology Electrophy
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is tasked with overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES
* Assists physician in all procedures as instructed:
* Collects blood and/or samples as directed using sterile techniques which apply; process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing.
* Sterilizes all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, as well as technical usage of any and all other standard equipment used at the clinic.
* Administers all medications as ordered and assures all documentation is noted, as well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.
* Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and their patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
* Maintains all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications, supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs as well as crash cart.
* Performs other duties as requested by area supervisors and area personnel.
* Retains documentation and assessment of patient vital signs, drug allergies and description of patient complaints on all charts.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
* Work Experience: None
* Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida.
* Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Ability to pass colorblind testing to perform point of care (POC) tests requiring color change.
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* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
* May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
* May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Workspace may vary from open to confined.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working
together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse
voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and
backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As
an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the
communities we serve.
Clinical Supervisor RN - Cardiology
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements In alignment with Health First commitments of Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship, the HFMG Clinical Supervisor-RN oversees the clinical operations, development and success of the medical practice. This position has direct supervisory responsibilities for a team of medical assistants; LPNS, RNs and providers in the clinic.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
SUPERVISION:
* Conduct daily and purposeful rounding on clinical associates, ensuring appropriate recognition is applied, problems, barriers and equipment needs are identified and resolved.
* In collaboration with upper level management, coordinates the interviewing, selection and on-boarding of clinical staff.
* Manages orientation and training to job duties, customer service standards and general performance expectations for Medical Assistant; LPN, RN and other clinical staff among several offices and clinic sites.
* Ensures that 90-day/annual competency assessments are conducted and individual development plans are documented as appropriate.
* Conduct performance planning, monitoring and evaluations on direct reports. Conduct coaching sessions, provides performance feedback and identifies developmental opportunities for clinical staff. Ensures that personnel documentation is accurate, submitted in a timely manner including performance evaluations, competency assessments, certification documentation, and training records.
* Assigns work schedules, authorizes time off requests. Responsible for time keeping and managing the time and attendance system for assigned associates.
* Manages pharmaceutical rep visits to the clinic; pharmaceutical samples and log books, including documentation of pharmaceutical samples in and out. Ensures compliance to Stark Law and the Anti- Kickback Statute as it applies to interactions with pharma reps.
* In the event of having to provide coverage for absent staff, the HFMG Clinical Supervisor-RN will assist the provider in all aspects of consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care of the patient.
* Take verbal orders from the provider and enter them into the electronic medical record.
* Enter orders for diagnostic treatments and prescriptions in the electronic medical record and other computer systems to ensure standard documentation and coding as well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.
* Administer medication and conduct med reconciliation/ inventory, assess patient compliance and provide medication education.
* Maintains medical supplies/ inventory/disposal in the clinic including rotation of dated medications/supplies.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Education: Associates Degree (ASN) from an accredited school of nursing.
* Licensure: Valid RN license in the State of Florida
* Certification: BLS as issued by the American Heart Association
* Work Experience: Two (2) years or more experience in a medical office environment and one (1) year previous work experience as a team lead or supervising others.
* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Education: Bachelor's Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Full-Time
Paygrade : 40
Clinic RN - Cardiology Invasive Interventional
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is tasked with overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES
* Assists physician in all procedures as instructed:
* Collects blood and/or samples as directed using sterile techniques which apply; process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing.
* Sterilizes all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, as well as technical usage of any and all other standard equipment used at the clinic.
* Administers all medications as ordered and assures all documentation is noted, as well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.
* Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and their patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
* Maintains all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications, supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs as well as crash cart.
* Performs other duties as requested by area supervisors and area personnel.
* Retains documentation and assessment of patient vital signs, drug allergies and description of patient complaints on all charts.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
* Work Experience: None
* Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida.
* Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Ability to pass colorblind testing to perform point of care (POC) tests requiring color change.
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* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
* May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
* May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Workspace may vary from open to confined.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working
together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse
voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and
backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As
an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the
communities we serve.
Registered Nurse (RN)- Joint Center
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by demonstrating leadership through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of professional nursing practice. Nursing care is provided to the individual patient, based upon cultural, spiritual and age specific needs.
Primary Accountabilities:
Quality/No Harm:
* Demonstrates effective medication administration provided to patients as evidenced by Preceptor Observation Tool, Skills Fair Demonstration, and Clinical Practice.
* Demonstrates appropriate delegation and supervision of patient care activities within the healthcare setting.
* Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning.
* Utilizes Health First computer systems with regards to order entry, order inquiry, and patient care documentation.
* Demonstrates effective and safe clinical practice as evidenced by Skills Fair demonstration, completion of yearly Competency Assessment, and Age Specific Checklist.
* Coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care based on current evidence based practice.
* Documents all nursing care, change in condition, response to therapy, treatments, procedures and referrals on patient record to meet standards.
* Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility.
Stewardship:
* Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.
Customer Experience:
* Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education as directed by the plan of care.
* Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural, and individual differences.
* Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
Work Experience
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
* Education:
* Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
* BSN required.
* Licensure: Current Florida RN licensure or endorsement.
* Certification:
* Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
* Certification(s) as required by specific unit.
* Experience: Must meet unit specific care requirements.
* Language: Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
* Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
* Must be able to lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
* Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
* Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
* Potential for exposure to bio-hazardous waste, and known or unknown diseases.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
* Must have ability to work in often stressful environment with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding.
* Must have ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
* Must have ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
* Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Schedule : Per Diem
Paygrade : 29R RN-3
Registered Nurse - Joint Center
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and in-direct patient care by adhering to the nursing process in a collaborative environment, promoting optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, care coordination, and patient and family engagement.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Provides safe and effective nursing care based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs across the care continuum.
* Administers medications, perform treatments, and document care activities in accordance with Health First's policies and procedures.
* Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, participate in rounds, and support discharge planning.
* Applies critical thinking to promptly identify changes in patient condition and initiate the appropriate interventions.
* Educates patients and families using teach-back to promote engagement in care and safe transitions.
* Adheres to safety protocols and infection prevention practices to protect patients and Associates.
* Utilizes Health First technology systems to enter clinical documentation and care plans.
* Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) initiatives.
* Supports precepting, mentoring, and onboarding of new Associates and students as appropriate.
* Promotes a culture of purpose, rounding, and communication at the bedside (e.g., whiteboard use, bedside shift report).
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
* Work Experience: Meets unit specific care requirements; new graduates taken under consideration based on the needs of the unit.
* Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement.
* Certification:
* American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
* Additional certifications to meet unit specific care requirements (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS).
* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
* Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
* Proficiency in EMR systems and patient documentation.
* Demonstrated initiative in quality and patient safety improvements.
* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in complex environments.
* Must maintains compliance with competency validations and continuing education.
* Demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to a collaborative work environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
* Work Experience: One (1) year or more of acute care or specialty setting.
* Certification: National certification in specialty area (e.g., CCRN, CMSRN, CEN).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching majority of the shift.
* Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance.
* May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead.
* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
* May be exposed to inside environments and outside environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, or water.
* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
* May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials.
* May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work position.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Workspace may vary from open to confined.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Part-Time
Shift Times : 700am_700pm
Paygrade : 29R
Hospital at Home RN- Hospital at Home
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements In alignment with Health First commitments of Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship goals, the Hospital at Home (HaH) RN BSN demonstrates clinical expertise through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to
the standards of professional nursing practice. The HaH RN BSN will collaborate with the
interdisciplinary team to deliver hospital level of care to patients in their home environment,
revising plan of care to meet diverse demographics and needs, enhance patient experience,
decrease readmissions and improve patient outcomes. I-Care Values are modeled in all
duties of the role.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Perform complete comprehensive assessment at every patient visit, to include but not
limited to psychosocial, safety, and risk factor, with the goal to reduce hospital
readmission and/or reduce length of stay.
2. Demonstrate effective medication management and administration to patients as
evidenced by preceptor observation and clinical practice outcomes.
3. Document all patient care, exacerbation or progress toward goals as set for patient
episode of care, including physician notifications and referrals to meet patients' needs
outside of hospital.
4. Demonstrate appropriate delegation and supervision of patient care activities within the
healthcare setting. Deliver effective communication with other members of the healthcare
team and promote effective team functioning.
5. Identify potential unsafe situations and resolve safety issues within approved policies,
procedures and protocol.
6. Demonstrate knowledge and adherence to practice standards, care bundles and best
practices in delivery of care to patient and family.
7. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and prudent judgment in nursing assessment,
diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes; adjust plan of care as
needed.
8. Provide care to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs,
expectations, preferences, age, cultural and individual differences.
9. Provide education to patient and family based on best practice.
10. Will utilize technology to monitor vital signs and provide virtual communication for patient
and family.
11. Contribute to the customer experience goals as evidenced by positive patient experience
scores and comments for department/medical center and/or written compliments by
patients/others. Demonstrate personal accountability to use and care for equipment and
supplies economically.
12. Comply with all HF policies, including Disaster/Hurricane Preparedness; perform other
duties where needed as assigned.
Work Experience
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: BSN
Work Experience:
o One (1) year Acute Care experience
o IV therapy and phlebotomy experience
Licensure:
o Current State of Florida RN license or endorsement
o Current Florida Driver's License, automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
Certification: Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider and maintain
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
o Must successfully complete eligible Level II background screening
o Clinical competency, including IV, nursing assessment, medication administration and
other clinical skills as needed
o Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other
applications or systems related to role
o Ability to manage time, prioritize multiple conflicting tasks, and work autonomously
o Demonstrates teamwork, critical thinking, and sound judgment in decision-making
o Excellent written, oral and auditory communication skills with focus on customer service
o Adaptable, flexible with workload, work schedule/schedule, including on-call rotation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or
crouching frequently
* Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally,
with or without assistance
* May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments
including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head
* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to
90% of the assigned shift
* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting
and/or low to loud noise
* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following
OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of
personal vehicle
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
CV Invasive Specialist RN- Neuro- Special Procedures
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements The CV Invasive Specialist Registered Nurse (RN) delivers direct and indirect patient care in compliance with regulatory and department processes during Cardiovascular or Interventional Radiology or Interventional Neurology procedures to provide an efficient, comfortable, and safe examination of all patients. The CV Invasive Specialist RN is responsible for achieving system and department goals, and quality and fiscal targets.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES
* Proficiently performs diagnostic procedures in at least one of the Heart and Vascular Laboratory areas: interventional coronary, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and/or interventional neurology.
* Performs all aspects of monitoring, recording, and holding room responsibilities with professionalism and expertise.
* Verifies orders and facilitates implementation, communicating with physician as needed. Performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and training, and evaluates effectiveness of interventions and medications.
* Identifies and prepares patients using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered. Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients. Ensures adherence to and enforces radiation safety standards. Annually meets all required department specific competencies.
* Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology and uses this knowledge to enhance hemodynamic and angiographic techniques as observed by the attending physician.
* Recognizes and communicates the electrocardiographic/ hemodynamic changes to the physician and appropriate staff members throughout the procedure. Recognizes potential emergency/life threatening situations and implements preventative measures as directed by the physician.
* Moves, lifts, or assists patients appropriately to procedure table and provides for maximum privacy during procedure.
* Produces accurate and complete procedural documentation for each patient based on the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions. Maintains authenticity and security of the record and follows prescribed process for amending documents. Ensures all supplies and medications are properly documented for patient charges, accurately utilizing the hospital's inventory systems.
* Takes call as rotated/assigned and responds (in hospital) per policy.
* Facilitates timely patient throughput.
* Participates in inventory and supply management.
* Annually meets all required department specific competencies.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN), or Nursing Diploma.
* Work Experience: One (1) year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
* Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement.
* Certification:
* American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Card prior to start date and maintained.
* American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
* If being hired into Neuro Interventional Lab: Stroke Scale Certification from American Heart Association (AHA), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Academy of Continuing Medical Education (AACME), or Apex within one (1) year of start date and maintained.
* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
* Ability to take call acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and presenting to hospital facility within thirty (30) minutes of alert.
* Knowledge of ECG training and arrhythmia interpretation.
* Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy.
* Knowledge of vascular anatomy.
* Knowledge of Hemodynamic Monitoring.
* Basic computer skills including knowledge of MS Office - Outlook and Word
* Excellent communication skills in an active team environment.
* Ability to assess and interpret data.
* Ability to clearly communicate with patient/family/licensed practitioners at various levels of understanding.
* Ability to monitor patient blood pressure, ECG, and Pulse Oximetry using sophisticated clinical equipment.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
* Certification: Any one of the following:
* Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
* Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).
* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
* Knowledge of electrophysiology diagnostic procedures.
* Knowledge of interventional radiology procedures.
* Knowledge of peripheral diagnostic procedures.
* Knowledge of peripheral intervention procedures.
* Knowledge of interventional cardiology procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
* May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
* May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Workspace may vary from open to confined.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Full-Time
Shift Times : variable
Paygrade : CVB
Registered Nurse (RN) - Temporary Seasonal Contracts in Brevard Country, Florida
Registered nurse manager job at Health First
Job Requirements Join OurNursingTeam! Short Term Contracts Available as a Health First Travel RN for the following specialties: * PCU (Days and Nights) * ICU (Days and Nights) * Emergency Department Nights) * Surgical Services (Days) * Labor and Delivery (Days and Nights)
* Mother Baby (Days and Nights)
Benefits to joining our team:
* Higher shift differential of $6/hour for nights.
* Contract options - short term, 8-13 week, 24 or 36 hours per week.
* "Health First - Where High-QualityHealthcareMeets Sun, Sand, and Space."
POSITION SUMMARY:
To be fully engaged in providing Uncompromised Safety, Superior Quality, Memorable Patient/Customer Experiences, and Financial Stewardship by: Demonstrating leadership through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of professional nursing practice. Nursing care is provided to the individual patient, based upon cultural, spiritual and age specific needs.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Engagement:
* Associate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments.
Quality/No Harm:
* Demonstrates effective and safe clinical practice as evidenced by Skills Fair demonstration, completion of yearly Competency Assessment, and Age Specific Checklist. Coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care based on current evidence based practice. Documents all nursing care, change in condition, response to therapy, treatments, procedures and referrals on patient record to meet standards.
* Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility.
* Demonstrates effective medication administration provided to patients as evidenced by Preceptor Observation Tool, Skills Fair Demonstration, and Clinical Practice.
* Demonstrates appropriate delegation and supervision of patient care activities within the healthcare setting.
* Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning.
* Utilizes Health First computer systems with regards to order entry, order inquiry, and patient care documentation.
Customer Experience:
* Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education as directed by the plan of care.
* Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural, and individual differences.
* Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
Stewardship:
* Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Education: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
* Licensure: Current Florida RN licensure or endorsement.
* Certification:
* Certification (s) as required by specific unit.
* Successful completion of all post-hire requirements, including, if applicable for role, Level II background screening/fingerprinting.
* Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification.
* Experience: Must meet unit specific care requirements.
* Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
* Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language. Maintain all educational requirements outlined by regulatory entities and the organization. Proficiency in MS Office, electronic record and other systems and software relevant to role. Concentrate on multiple priority activities.
* Respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
* Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks; Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
* Lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
* (Exception: IV Therapy); Lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift (Exception: IV Therapy = 15 lbs).
* Stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
* Potential for exposure to bio-hazardous waste, and known or unknown diseases.
* Work often in stressful environment with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together,
we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our
associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.