Nurse RN | North Emergency Department | Full Time | 7P-7A

Job description

Overview
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/tasks may be delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
• Required: Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Nurses hired or transferred into the position on or after June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN from an accredited nursing program within three years of hire or transfer.
• Employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013, are grandfathered under the previous requirements.
• Employees hired or transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, must follow the education requirements outlined in their original offer letter and signed job description.

Required Skills
• Demonstrates teamwork and professional communication with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems and technology related to patient care.

Required Licenses & Certifications
• Active Florida RN license.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• PALS and NRP must be obtained within six months of hire or transfer.
• ED Fellowship RNs: Must obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months of hire or transfer.

Preferred Certifications
• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse).
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course).

Required Experience
• ED Fellowship RNs: Less than one year of experience may be accepted.
• All other candidates: 1–2 years of Emergency Department or ICU experience as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred Experience
• 3–5 years of Emergency Department experience.