RN - Observation Unit
Carenest Health Services - Tallahassee, FL
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-You will experience a fast-paced environment working with multiple patients requiring a variety of care needs while assisting in the organized placement to the appropriate care area. -If you are an experienced Med/Surg, ER or PACU RN (Registered Nurse) this is a great place to use all of your skills! If you like to be busy and enjoy a challenging fast pace this is the department for you! -The Transitional Care Department offers a unique type of patient care and is looking for that hybrid RN ( Registered Nurse) that is ready for a new challenge. Position Name: Observation RN Facility Name: HCA Florida Capital Hospital Shift Details: • Days (Rotating Weekends): 7a-7p • Nights (Rotating Weekends): 7p-7a HCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs. We are an accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers. Our 288-bed, acute-care hospital provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional service. Job Summary and Qualifications As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes. What you will do in this role: Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status. Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication. Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them. Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology. Job Requirements: • 1 year of Recent RN experience. (Does not need to have acute care experience. IT IS STRONGLY PREFERRED HOWEVER, THEY WOULD BE OPEN FOR LTAC EXPERIENCE) (RECENT RN EXPERIENCE IS STRONGLY PREFERRED) • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or able to obtain licensure prior to start is required • Current BLS required • Current ACLS preferred, required within 6 months of hire • BSN is preferred Additional Information: Nurse Patient to Ratio: 1:5- 1:6 Benefits HCA Florida Capital Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) • Colleague recognition program • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. • Learn more about Employee Benefits
Created: 2026-03-10