Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU
Health First Careers·Cocoa Beach, Florida
Health First Careers·Cocoa Beach, Florida
Provide quality nursing care through the assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient needs in a PCU setting. Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans and maintain accurate documentation of patient responses to therapy.
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.
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.
Education: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required. BSN highly preferred.
Current Florida RN licensure or endorsement.
Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain. Certification(s) as required by specific unit.
Must meet unit specific care requirements.
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.
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: 700pm_700am
Paygrade: PG-PG-PG-29R
Market context
In Florida, PCU Registered Nurse roles commonly draw steady demand because hospitals need nurses who can manage higher-acuity patients and adapt quickly to changing unit needs. This role is competitive because employers look for an active Florida RN license, at least one year of experience, and readiness to complete CPR, Basic EKG, ACLS within six months, plus medication and EKG testing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and make sure your resume clearly shows PCU or telemetry experience and current certifications before applying.
