Registered Nurse; RN), Med Surg, NIGHTS

Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg, NIGHTS, Full Time

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Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH), in Chipley, FL, is seeking a Full Time experienced, energetic, strong and dedicated Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care for patients in support with the medical Providers, during the night shift, in our Med Surg Unit.

About NFCH :
At NFCH, our strength lies in our promise of “Your Health…Our Mission”. We get to know our patients and residence, care for them, and ease their way. Working at our organization means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

• Work closely with other nurses and nursing assistants to divide care tasks for patients.
• Provide direct patient care in an organized and timely manner. Demonstrate necessary skills in providing age‑appropriate care and documents per unit policy.
• Initiate and assist with emergency measures, identify life‑threatening arrhythmias and demonstrate knowledge of ACLS guidelines.
• Thorough understanding of all equipment on acute‑care units, including beds, scales, IV pumps, enteral feeding pumps, SCDs, respiratory equipment, etc.
• Initiate and maintain a sterile field and assist the physician as necessary with suturing, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age‑specific criteria, patient clinical condition and safety policy.
• Perform daily/nightly narcotic medication reconciliation checks with another licensed nurse to verify correct administration/documentation of scheduled drugs.
• Perform Accu Chek testing per policy, ensure that controls are dated with open and expiration date; respond and document any actions taken in response to results.
• Maintain and update patient charts per unit policy. Check each chart for completeness prior to releasing record to health information.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide a safe environment for patients and family members. Reduce the risk of patient falls by keeping patient rooms and areas free of excess clutter.
• Comply with infection control standards.
• Ensure all confidentiality and privacy rights of residents are observed.
• Support and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values; adhere to all hospital policies and procedures; commit to the Standards of Conduct; maintain professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida and in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion.
• Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Fast and adaptive problem‑solving abilities.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In‑depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Follow all established Federal, State and Local rules, regulations and guidelines.

• Shift Differential Pay
• Certification Pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• FREE Services with NFCH Providers
• A generous PTO plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay
• Additional Shift Bonuses
• Health and Wellness Discounts

Apply on our website:
www.nfch.org/careers

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Please submit your Resume and Salary Requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

12 hour shift (3 days a week), Night shift, Weekend rotation

Experience:

1 Year Med/Surg Or Other Acute Care Unit (preferred)

License/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse License, BLS Certification, ACLS & PALS Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours; must be able to lift 50 lbs. floor to waist, lift…