Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job ID # 1862275

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida seeks an experienced ER nurse to deliver advanced professional care to patients presenting with real or potential emergency needs. The role supports medical staff, following the hospital's policies and the nursing process.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, assisting physicians, and supervising Licensed Practical Nurses and ED Technicians to ensure high-quality patient care across age groups, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the 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.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide age/ developmentally appropriate care.
• Prepare equipment and assist physician during treatments and examinations.
• Instruct and supervise LPNs and ED Technicians to provide patient care.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing program graduate

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.