Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID # 1874845

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital is seeking an experienced ER nurse to deliver advanced professional and technical care for patients presenting with real or potential emergency needs. The role collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to provide age-appropriate care and to ensure high standards of patient safety in a busy Emergency Department.

The nurse will use the nursing process, prepare equipment, and assist during treatments while overseeing LPNs and ED Technicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• One (1) year Acute Care Experience required.
• Good organizational skills preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced professional and technical nursing care to ER patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide age-appropriate care.
• Use the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatments and examinations.
• Supervise and instruct Licensed Practical Nurses and ED Technicians.
• Provide care to multiple patients in a fast-paced ER setting.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Computer skills

Education

NCSBN-approved nursing program

Job description

Position Summary: Delivers advanced professional and technical nursing care to patients of all ages presenting to the Emergency Room with real or potential emergency care needs, in support of and in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff.

Nursing care delivered complies with objectives and policies of the hospital. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation when delivering nursing care. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team member to provide age/ developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.

Performs nursing techniques for the comforts and well-being of the patient. Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Assists in planning, supervising, and instructing Licensed Practical Nurses, and E.D. Techs, thereby providing care to a number of patients.

Position Qualification:

• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
• One (1) year Acute Care Experience required
• Good organizational skills preferred
• Basic computer skills required

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Florida Registered Nurse Licensure required
• BLS and ACLS from the American Red Cross required
• PALS within 30 days of employment
• CPI within 90 days of employment

Communication Skills:

• Ability in effectively communicating in writing and orally with all levels of the organization.