Emergency Department RN — Impactful Patient-Centered Care

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse for the Port Orange Emergency Department in Florida. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, supervise LPNs/CNAs, and coordinate unit activities to meet patient needs.

Strong communication and teaching skills are required to engage families in care decisions. The role demands Florida nursing licensure, completion of orientations, and ongoing competency development.

Qualifications

• RN – State of Florida – Degree from an accredited school of nursing, bachelor degree preferred.
• Completion of general and nursing orientation.
• Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist.
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (Refer to required certification addendum).
• Completion of annual competency based learning modules [CBL’s]
• Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines
• Assesses the patient on admission and assesses and monitors on an ongoing basis.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition.
• Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs.
• Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
• On admission, initiates individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge.
• Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Initiates and verifies physician orders.
• Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care.
• Evaluates patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources.
• Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient.
• Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice.
• Adheres to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times.
• Reports to work when scheduled (Refer to Attendance policy).
• Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (Refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy).
• Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times.
• Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care.
• Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education.
• Assists with staff orientation and professional development.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Administers medications according to established policies.
• Complies with patient safety goals and programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks.
• Assess the patient on admission and ongoing monitoring; plan and coordinate care.
• Involve family in the plan of care and provide individualized teaching for positive outcomes.
• Initiate and verify physician orders; administer medications per policy.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and advocate for patients.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal guidelines.
• Participate in orientation, ongoing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe, professional clinical practice in the ED setting.

Skills

Nursing process

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Patient advocacy

Education

Florida RN degree

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse for the Port Orange Emergency Department in Florida. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, supervise LPNs/CNAs, and coordinate unit activities to meet patient needs.

Strong communication and teaching skills are required to engage families in care decisions. The role demands Florida nursing licensure, completion of orientations, and ongoing competency development.