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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeCalhoun, GA, USA$30.70 - $50.42 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Administer all types of medications correctly for all populations served according to policy.
  • Demonstrate technical skills and operational knowledge of equipment used on the unit.
  • Perform daily rotational task assignments as directed.
  • Demonstrate safe patient ambulation and transfer procedures, and check, turn, and reposition bedfast or incontinent patients every two hours.
  • Serve as a preceptor as necessary.
  • Gather data and assess and reassess patients, perform initial assessments of newly admitted or transferred patients, and complete hard-copy care plans for each chart.
  • Document and communicate patient data clearly and concisely; initiate and implement telephone and verbal physician orders promptly and accurately; collaborate with healthcare team members, including assistant nurse managers, charge registered nurses, registered nurses, and physicians, in accordance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
  • Collaborate on care plan input.
  • Collaborate promptly to establish priorities for planning, organizing, and implementing patient care based on nursing assessments and patient and family circumstances; collaborate with registered nurses to evaluate patient responses to nursing interventions.
  • Recognize emergency codes, infection control requirements, life safety and fire plans, age-specific safety concerns, and proper body mechanics and ergonomics, and implement measures when needed in collaboration with a registered nurse; supervise nursing assistant staff during these events.
  • Understand the Computerized Physician Order Entry process and use the electronic medical record to retrieve patient information.
  • Monitor the electronic medical record for new physician orders and diagnostic results.
  • Provide appropriate education to patients and families from admission through discharge about the known medical and nursing plan of care, medications, tests and procedures, disease processes, and discharge instructions; initiate and document education, patient responses, and outcomes; initiate referrals to healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Be fluent in English, including reading, speaking, and writing.
  • Have an Associate's degree in Nursing.
  • Have registered nurse experience.
  • Hold Basic Life Support/CPR certification and registered nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments through observation, interviews, and physical examinations to gather patient history and vital signs and identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment data, set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Safely administer medications and treatments, including oral, intravenous, and intramuscular forms, and perform procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and intravenous therapy.
  • Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and self-care; develop and deliver tailored educational materials and programs; provide discharge instructions and follow-up care plans.
  • Advocate for patient health and safety, protect patient rights and confidentiality, and secure resources to improve patient outcomes.
  • Participate in unit-based quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research initiatives; apply current healthcare research findings and use quality measures to improve performance and accountability for patient outcomes.
  • Collaborate with doctors, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care and maintain clear communication.
  • Collect and analyze patient health data using appropriate techniques and instruments, and prioritize patient needs based on immediate condition and overall health status.
  • Document assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in medical records.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of care plans and interventions, document outcomes, and adjust plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
  • Perform nursing procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection.
  • Maintain patient safety by following policies and procedures, maintaining a safe environment, and participating in bedside shift reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have one or more years of prior hospital or acute care nursing experience.
  • Have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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