Trauma Nurse RN - Trauma Center

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

Age of Patients Served: All age groups

Education

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program.

• Nurses hired or transferred into the position on or after June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN from an accredited nursing program within 3 years of hire or transfer.

• 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.

• Employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013, are grandfathered under the previous requirements.

Preferred:

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Required Skills

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

2. Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that impact patient care.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Active Florida RN license or confirmation letter establishing eligibility for licensure upon receipt of SSN.

• BLS: American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification required by the first day of employment.

Additional Certifications (Department Specific):

• ACLS required at hire or transfer: Cardiac Holding Area, CVICU, MICU, PICU, North Pre-Op/PACU, and Trauma Center.

• ACLS required within 6 months: 3 ICU-North, 5N CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Non-Invasive Cardiology North, Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab, and Progressive Care RNs in Intensive Care Units.

• PALS required within 6 months: PICU and Trauma Center.

• Fellowship RNs: Must obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months if required by their department.

• Psych Unit: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training required within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.

Preferred:

- Professional nursing certification.

Experience

Required:

- Less than one year of related experience.

Preferred:

- One year of clinical experience.