Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job ID # 1862252

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida seeks an experienced ER nurse to deliver advanced professional and technical nursing care to patients presenting with real or potential emergency needs, in collaboration with the medical staff.

You will use the nursing process, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, and work with a multidisciplinary team to provide age-appropriate care. The role includes assisting physicians and supervising LPNs and ED Technicians.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers advanced professional and technical nursing care to ER patients across ages in collaboration with the medical staff.
• Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in patient care.
• Assists physicians during treatments and examinations and supervises LPNs and ED Techs.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

Nursing degree (RN) or diploma

1 year acute care experience

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.