Job ID: 18370
***Required: At Least one year of current RN experience in ED***
ABOUT THE UNIT:
ED:
We are a mission-focused unit, dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide variety of
actual and potential health problems. We are a major stroke and cardiac receiving facility
for the tri-county area. Our expanded ED has grown to include 51 beds, six nurses stations,
five nutrition stations, real-time radiography stations, and the latest equipment for
tracking vital signs, lab results, x-rays and more (all housed within the ED department).
Patients are cared for in private rooms (with private bathrooms and plasma televisions), by
an accomplished team of nine emergency medicine physicians, four physician extenders, and
over 95 nurses. Working in the ED offers exposure to clinical trials and other cutting-edge
procedures.
PRIMARY CUSTOMERS, PARTNERS, AND TEAM:
At Florida Hospital our primary customers are patients and families. Our partners are
physicians and our team members are all employees of Florida Hospital.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is a registered professional nurse who is
responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care to all
age groups. Utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating)
to achieve the goals of the nursing and emergency departments. Adheres to the Florida Hospital
Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and
federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer
service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful
to all.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
•ACLS
•PALS or ENPC
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
•CEN, ENPC, TNCC
•CEN
•ED internship program
•Computer skills
•Bilingual
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
•Graduate of a Registered Nurse program
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
•BSN
•MSN
•One year RN experience in ED
•ENA membership
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
•Current registration with Florida State Board of
Nursing as a registered professional nurse
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s core values of Integrity,
Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork as outlined in
the organization’s Performance Excellence Program booklet.
•Performs, properly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in
accordance with departmental and hospital policy.
•Completes assessments and reassessments, including pain scale, response to
medication / interventions. Assesses for and intervenes when abuse or neglect
suspected.
•Performs treatments and administers medications. Anticipates needs and plan of
care and responds appropriately. Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies.
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.
•Identifies patient teaching needs and utilizes opportunities for teaching.
Provides thorough and concise discharge instructions.
•Supports performance improvement initiatives and Clinical Best Practice /
Core measures initiatives (ACS, CAP, Brain Attack, Pediatric Asthma, etc.)
•Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs
handwashing according to policy and enforces infection prevention and safety
regulations.
•Is a customer service champion as demonstrated by smiling and making eye contact,
providing information and updates to patients, apologizing for waits, demonstrating
caring & concern, showing a sense of urgency, advocating for pain management and
ensuring that patients can get help at any time. Rounds on patients to ensure that
the patients have call bells and pillows, that care givers names are on the boards
(applicable campuses), and that patient and families needs are exceeded.
•Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the
department or unit.
•CN2 RNs: maintains eligibility for CN2 status by:
•Serving as an active resource for skill set of choice
(brain attack/neuro, cardiac, clinical best practice, geriatric, multicultural,
obstetrics, pain, pediatrics, preceptor, psych, trauma, triage, Ambassador:
advanced directives, retention, spiritual).
•Maintaining three additional skills (Charge nurse, preceptor, mentor, peer review,
community service, research skills, Bachelor’s/MS/CEN, Member of ENA or other nursing
association, Unit ambassador: advanced directives, retention, spiritual).
•CN3 RNs: maintain eligibility for CN3 status by:
•Serving as an active resource for skill set of choice (brain attack/neuro,
cardiac, clinical best practice, geriatric, multicultural, obstetrics, pain,
pediatrics, preceptor, psych, trauma, triage, Ambassador: advanced directives,
retention, spiritual).
•Working to ensure positive outcomes and process improvements
•Maintaining and demonstrating charge, team, interpersonal and peer review skills.
•Maintaining and demonstrating inservice skills, risk management skills,
self development skills
•Maintaining two additional skills (Educator, mentor, community service, research
skills, Bachelor’s/MS/CEN, Member of ENA or other nursing association,
Unit ambassador: advanced directives, retention, spiritual ambassador, etc).
The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the
principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list
of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. Responsibilities are subject to
change.
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