Registered Nurse Preadmission DT - Military veterans preferred

$15,000 Sign on Bonus

About NCH

NCH is seeking a Registered Nurse Preadmission DT to join our team in Naples, FL. We are an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

Job Summary:

• Provide direct nursing care to patients.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care using standards of care and policy and procedure.
• Triage patients, verify allergies, symptoms & pharmacy.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Organize and prioritize patient care.
• Accurately document patient care in electronic medical records.
• Observe, record and report patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Review lab and diagnostic test results with patients.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Schedule OP radiology procedures and generate referrals as requested by physician.
• Perform blood draws, urine dips, rapid streps, influenza, mono, CMP, CBC, cardiac inhalation treatments.
• Start IV's, bladder catheters, injections, EKGs, dressing changes and splinting.
• Handle specimens and perform lab testing in a timely manner.
• Assist in ordering reagents, lab supplies, and medical supplies.
• Clean all surgical instruments and package for sterilization.
• Audit charts daily for missing charges and diagnosis.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a health care facility or private physician office.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge, using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.