Registered Nurse - Med Surg Surgical

About the role

AdventHealth North Pinellas is hiring a full-time day-shift Registered Nurse for its Med Surg Surgical unit in Tarpine Springs, Florida. The nurse provides comprehensive assessment, care planning, medication administration and patient education, and responds to code situations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual and lifestyle factors.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, reviewing them regularly.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, medications and self-care.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and families.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by other team members.
• Take part in performance improvement activities and respond promptly to code situations.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) license (required).
• Associate's degree in Nursing (required); Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred).
• Fluent English (reading, speaking and writing).
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification and ACLS certification (required).
• Ability to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients and revise care plans.

Required skills

• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Teamwork and organizational, multitasking skills.
• Verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills, navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs.
• EKG interpretation (based on patient; see EKG and Advanced Life Support requirements).

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off from day one and 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Career development and whole-person well-being resources, including mental health support.
• Pet benefits.

Pay range: $31.85 - $52.76. Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting.