Sarasota Memorial Health Care System·Sarasota, Florida
Provide professional nursing care to patients and families within an acute clinical environment across various medical-surgical and oncology units. Responsibilities include managing complex diagnoses, performing specialized procedures, and coordinating care from admission through discharge or end-of-life transition.
Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice.
$32.50 to $51.00 (based on years of experience) General Medical & Surigcal
General Medical & Surgical is a 32 bed unit that provides care to patients with: Sepsis, Renal Failure, Pneumonia, Traumatic Brain Injury, UTI, COPD, Diabetes Cellulitis, Pre & Post Surgical, End of Life Care. Medical Renal/Wound Care/Diabetes
Focus on patients with a primary diabetes, renal, or wound care related diagnosis. Specializing in complex wound care, peritoneal dialysis, and the management of medically stable Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Syndrome and intravenous insulin drips. Medical 1 (10WT): Medical 1 is a 32 bed inpatient/observation unit, serving the adult patients that are acutely ill or injured. The unit cares for patients who primarily require general medical care and treatments. The continuum of care extends from the time of admission to preparing the patient for discharge to home, extended care facility, to home with home health care, to post discharge follow-up and, in-house hospice with care directed toward “comfort measures” and end of life. Low volume procedures performed by staff include PCA pain control management, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, set-up and maintenance of chest tubes, and oxygen administration including high flow and Opti-flow oxygen delivery. Medical 2 (8WT): Medical 2 is a 32 bed unit and was created as a new acute, inpatient unit in January of 2021 and has since created a culture of teamwork always striving for safe, quality patient care. The patient population on Medical 2 includes all adults eighteen years and older with any assortment of medical conditions, including but not limited to GI bleed, falls, altered mental status, pain, shortness of breath and any number of infections. With that, Medical 2 is an excellent place for newer nurses and techs to gain a wide variety of experiences and skill sets before pursuing a career in a specialty area or experienced staff to find their forever unit. General Surgical & Short Stay
Medical 3 is a 29-bed unit and is a part of the seven-unit Medical Surgical Division. Medical 3 is a new inpatient acute care unit as of December 2022, and we are excited to build a team of professionals striving to provide excellent care to our patients and families! The patient population on Medical 3 includes all adults eighteen years and older with any assortment of medical conditions, including but not limited to: kidney disease, falls, altered mental status, pain, shortness of breath and various infections. We believe a Medical Surgical foundation enhances your critical thinking, expands on an array of skills, and broadens your knowledge base, while providing opportunities for growth in our Magnet organization. Medical Care
Medical care unit is a 26 bed unit, provides care for patients with physical health needs and also a behavioral and/or substance use disorder. Many conditions can affect both physical and mental health, such as chronic diseases, pain, and substance use. Med-Surg Oncology (6 OT): Our 28 bed Oncology Medical and Surgical Inpatient Unit has a population consisting of Gynecology and Urology surgery patients, new oncology diagnosis, medical oncology treatment, end of life and palliative care. Patients with a primary Oncology diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to:Supportive Care Interventions, Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and Epidural Management, Post-Surgical Care: Pain Control, Blood Administration, Wound Care, New Diagnosis Support, Palliative Care, and End of Life Transition.
Require Cancer Basics Course at manager discretion and by completion date agreed upon by management.
Require completion of Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification by completion date agreed upon by management. - Require Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) Certification by completion date agreed upon by management. **All certifications are required for all new hires after 2014. Med-Surg Oncology 2 (7 OT): Our 28 bed Oncology Medical and Surgical Inpatient Unit has a population consisting of Gastroenterology and Breast surgery patients, new oncology diagnosis, medical oncology treatment, end of life and palliative care. Patients with a primary Oncology diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to: Supportive Care, Interventions, Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and Epidural Management, Post-Surgical Care: Pain Control, Blood Administration, Wound Care, drain management, New Diagnosis Support, Palliative Care, End of Life Transition.
Require Cancer Basics Course at manager discretion and by completion date agreed upon by management.
Require completion of Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification by completion date agreed upon by management. - Require Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) Certification by completion date agreed upon by management. **All certifications are required for all new hires after 2014.
Mandatory Education: ASN/ADN Associate of Science in Nursing
Required License and Certs
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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