Emergency RN

HCA Florida Westside Hospital; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Well-being support and counseling

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance and education/certs

Job summary

HCA Florida Westside Hospital in Plantation, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within the ED context. You will collaborate with physicians and a care team to assess, treat, educate, and advocate for patients and families.

The role requires AC LS, BCLS, NCI, and PALS within 30 days of start date, an RN license, and an ED background to support our FSED. Comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN: Registered Nurse.
• Associate Degree.
• Must have ED RN experience as this position supports our FSED.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with medical providers and care team.
• Assesses patient pain regularly and documents care in the medical record.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s).
• Responds to patient requests promptly and proactively.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers about condition, treatment plan, and follow-up.

Skills

RN care skills

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non‑medicinal follow‑up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self‑management.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse.
• Associate Degree.
• Must have ED RN experience as this position supports our FSED.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time‑away programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial well‑being counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.