RN- Breast Care Center

Job Description:

Across from the University of South Florida, you'll find University Community Hospital the flagship of University Community Health. This 431-bed facility is home to our six centers of excellence focusing resources on major disease areas including cancer treatment, cardiac care, women's health, pediatrics, diabetes management and orthopedics, and offer patients access to the most advanced technology and treatment options. Although we employ a staff of over 3,000 and provide the expertise of nearly 900 physicians and more than 50 different specialties, we strive to maintain a family atmosphere.  

In addition, University Community Hospital offers several specialized service units including intensive care, pediatric/neonatal intensive care, rehabilitation, occupational health, continuing care and orthopedic, pediatric and general surgery as well as a 24-hour emergency department with dedicated treatment facilities for chest pain, pediatrics and minor care.

Job Requirements:

Requirements include:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current license of Registered Nurse in Florida or licensure from another state with verification of application and eligibility for Florida licensure by endorsement.
• Valid BCLS or completion within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS as defined in unit specific competencies

• Experience working in Women's Health environment.
• Radiology/Interventional experience.
• Ability to interact with Breast Care patients in a sensitive and compassionate manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a patient focused team.

Job Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse provides self-directed, effective nursing care to groups of patients in accordance with Division of Nursing standards and pursuant to Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Chapter 464.003 (3) (a): 'Practice of professional nursing means the performance of those acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied practices of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences which shall include, but not limited to:  

• The observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care; health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured or infirmed; and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health and prevention of illness and others.
• The administration of medication and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments.
• The supervision and teaching of other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the above acts.'

Job Benefits:

At University Community Health, we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care. That is why our mission is to recruit and retain the best employees. We offer comprehensive benefits, a competitive wage program and a team of dedicated employees. Join our team of expert healthcare professionals!  

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