Thursday, May 22, 2008

RN - Emergency Department - Nights - PT - Orlando, FL

RN - Emergency Department - Nights - PT - Orlando, FL
Job ID: 4047

As the largest hospital system in Central Florida and the busiest hospital in the nation, Florida Hospital cares for more than one million patients a year. With 7 campuses throughout the Orlando area and a total of 1776 beds, Florida Hospital offers a wide range of health services for the entire family and has been recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. Employees at Florida Hospital enjoy more than high-tech equipment, breakthrough medical programs, and visionary leadership. Our serene, patient-centered environment offers a balanced, spiritual setting-one consistent with our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.

RN- Emergency Department
• Florida Hospital East Orlando
• Full-time
• Nights(7p-7a)

Unit Description:
The East Orlando Emergency Department is composed of 36-beds and sees over 68,000 patients yearly. The patient care delivery system is a nurse partnership model based on acuity. The RN is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care to an assigned group of geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients.

Job Description:
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for providing and supervising total nursing care to all age groups. Performs, properly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in accordance with departmental and hospital policy. Assesses for and intervenes when abuse or neglect suspected. Performs treatments and administers medications. Anticipates needs and plan of care and responds appropriately. Interprets and verifies physician’s orders correctly. Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret data relative to patient age (all age groups) and takes appropriate action. Investigates concerns or challenges and offers suggestions for improvement/correction.
Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Job Requirement:
•Minimum 1 year recent ED RN experience
•PALS or ENPC (or obtained within first 6 months employment)
•Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
•Must be a graduate of a school of nursing
•Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Florida or actively pursuing reciprocity from another state.


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