**Hiring Now Registered Nurses for our Pediatrics and Women's Med/Surg Nursing Unit Full Time Days**

Job DescriptionDepartmentPediatrics and WomensJob SummaryJoin our Team on 6WT: Pediatrics and Women's Med Surg UnitJob Details: 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.We are currently seeking candidates for our full time day shift openings.Our team is recognized for their expertise and high priority on patient outcome. This is a specialized and unique unit with staff that provide complex medical care to both adult female patients and pediatric patients. We are one team with a multitude of specialized staff for each population. Our Women’s Medical Surgical Population consist of any female patient with a medical or surgical diagnosis, over age 18. We have specialized staff and a focus on patient populations for antepartum medical diagnosis, postpartum readmissions with medical diagnoses, GYN patients, and some postpartum mothers. Our Pediatric staff care for patients from ages 8 hours old to 17 years old, with medical surgical diagnoses. In addition to a dedicated Charge Nurse, Lead Pediatric Nurse, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Intervention RN and Child Life Specialist on our unit, we also have a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist and Case Manager that work solely within our Women and Children’s Division. Our support staff also consist of Multi Skilled Technicians that are trained for both populations on the unit. There is an opportunity for nurses to be cross trained to deal with both populations as job advancement.Patient PopulationFemale Medical Surgical Patients, with a concentration in OBGYN Medical Patients include but are not limited to:Infectious DiseasesWound CareMedical ManagementPleasantly Confused PatientsPre/ Post Surgical or Procedural PatientsGYN Medical or Procedural Patients Antepartum Medical DiagnosisPostpartum Readmissions with Medical DiagnosisPost-Partum NICU Mother patientsPediatric Medical Surgical Patients, aged 8 hours to 17 years old with diagnoses that include but are not limited to:AsthmaRespiratory IllnessNeonatal Abstinence Syndrome Pre/Post surgical care, such as orthopedic and ENT proceduresDiabetesInfectionNeonatal Sepsis Eating disordersBehavioral Health SMH Opportunities For Experienced And Novice NurseIndividualized orientation Specialized training in Post-Partum AssessmentsSpecialized training provided in PALS and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) courseNurse Residency for all new graduatesCritical thinking and assessment skill development through coaching and mentorshipTuition ReimbursementOpportunities for paid certification in Pediatrics or Med-Surg, such as the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), or MedSurg-BC CertificationAdvancement opportunities in becoming a Preceptor and/or Charge NurseCross Training opportunities in Pediatrics Med-SurgUnit based and/or Housewide committee involvement Salary DetailsHourly rate is determined by years of worked experience as an RN, education level, and internal equity within organization. Minimum rate starting at $32.50, max of salary range is $51.00. In addition to hourly rate, if candidate holds an approved certification position qualifies for certification pay of $1.50.Required QualificationsRequire Pediatric Advanced Life Support within three (3) months of hire for all RNs or six (6) months to nine (9) months for new graduates and must maintain throughout employment.Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires as of 2023, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) required within five (5) years of hire date.Require Certified Breastfeeding Counselor within six (6) months of hire, hospital grant funded.Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.Florida RN nursing license Mandatory EducationASN: Associate of Science in NursingRequired License And CertsBLS: Basic Life Support/CPRFL RN: FL Registered Nurse LicenseReputation. Community. Impact. Growth. Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.Recognition Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality and safety Straight "A's" for Patient Safety SMH is also listed among U.S. News “Best Hospitals for Maternity” for 2021-2022; the only hospital in the region to make the list. One of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, 40 Top Teaching Hospitals and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital Listed among U.S. News' 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Services and Specialized Urology Care, 2022 - 2023 Forbes' Best Employers for Women Named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek, 2019-2022The Benefits Of High Quality CareOur commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:Total Rewards Package Paid time off (start earning PTO on day one of employment) Self- Scheduling Tuition reimbursement Discounted medical, prescription, dental, vision benefit plans for Full & Part-Time employees Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care), Pre- tax dollars Life Insurance Disability Insurance Retirement Savings Plan: 403b Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp! (Sarasota Campus) Bereavement leave Free parking On campus dining with a 10% discount Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus Direct Deposit Free Wellness Screening Free confidential counseling services Employee Discount Programs Recognition Programs Referral Programs Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!Employment Screening RequirementsAs 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/