Nurse RN – Emergency Department Admit Nurse

Overview

Part Time | Night Shift 

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

Required Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

BSN Requirements:

• Employees hired effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.

• Employees hired or transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, must follow the requirements outlined in their offer letter and signed job description.

• Employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013, are grandfathered.

Preferred Education

• BSN

Necessary Skills

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates professionally with all members of the healthcare team.

• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Florida RN license.

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Additional Certification Requirements:

• Effective July 1, 2018, PALS and NRP are required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.

• Existing employees were required to obtain these certifications by December 31, 2018.

• ED Fellowship RNs must obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six (6) months of hire or transfer.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications

• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse).

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course).

Required Experience

• ED Fellowship RNs only: Less than one year of experience.

• 1–2 years of Emergency Department or ICU experience as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred Experience

• 3–5 years of Emergency Room experience.