Registered Nurse Emergency Dept

HCA Florida JFK Hospital; Atlantis (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK Hospital in Florida seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. You will coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and the care team, using evidence-based nursing practices to support outcomes and patient safety.

You'll assess and alleviate pain, perform procedures, document care, educate patients and families about conditions and treatments, and respond promptly to requests.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient pain regularly and promotes effective pain management.
• Performs procedures and documentation as ordered by the medical team.
• Responds promptly to patient requests and anticipates needs.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, treatments, medications and follow-up.
• Translates medical information to ensure patient understanding and self-management guidance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

As a Registered Nurse Emergency Dept, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

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.

What you will do in this role:

• 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.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current State of Florida Registered RN License, or
• Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification via American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CPI Certification