Emergency Department RN (3P-1A)

Jackson County Hospital District•Marianna, FL

About The Position

The Emergency Department RN provides direct patient care, assesses and monitors patients across pediatric, geriatric, and general populations, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts care as needed. The nurse interprets hemodynamic and cardiac-monitoring data, documents patient histories and care, administers medications and IV fluids, and supports patients and families with dignity and respect. The role includes recognizing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs; involving patients and families in care planning and teaching; and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment in accordance with hospital policies and standards. The RN works with physicians and other healthcare providers, assists with Emergency Department procedures, provides information and support to staff, orients new employees, and supervises or allocates work to designated employees. The position also supports performance improvement efforts and ongoing professional development. Employees are expected to follow regulatory, confidentiality, professional conduct, safety, equipment-handling, and department procedures.

Requirements

Florida RN license.
BLS certification.
ACLS/PALS certification, dependent on department.
Complete annual educational requirements within the assigned time frame and maintain applicable regulatory requirements.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Basic computer skills and knowledge consistent with department needs.
Know the limitations of the applicable license and certifications and do not practice beyond them.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow professional, safety, and department standards.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult specialists as needed, and adjust nursing care processes to support optimal patient care.
Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments for pediatric, geriatric, and general-population patients.
Monitor hemodynamic status, interpret results, demonstrate cardiac-monitoring knowledge, identify dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately.
Maintain accurate and ongoing documentation of patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and changes in assessment.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and address their psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Coordinate communication among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Interpret patient data and provide age-appropriate care based on growth and development and each patient's specific needs.
Involve patients and families in care planning and develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs.
Maintain current knowledge of medications and administer them appropriately for the patient's age and clinical condition.
Prepare, hang, monitor, and discontinue IV fluids.
Follow department policies, procedures, objectives, performance-improvement practices, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Support cost containment through appropriate ordering and conservation of supplies and equipment.
Cooperate with department personnel, respond to workload changes, adjust assignments, and provide resource information to staff.
Assist physicians with Emergency Department procedures.
Allocate and monitor work of others, supervise temporary and other designated employees, and orient new Emergency Department employees.
Assist the Emergency Department Nurse Manager with developing, implementing, and evaluating performance-improvement indicators.
Participate in educational programs, review current literature, attend in-service meetings and workshops, and take responsibility for professional practice and ongoing education.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested and adhere to the organization's Standards of Performance.
Complete annual education requirements and maintain applicable state, federal, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality, professional appearance and conduct, required identification, and timely completion of work; participate in hospital committees as appropriate.
Assist with training students, coworkers, and other personnel and relay important information to staff and other shifts.
Follow license and certification limitations, maintain department and equipment cleanliness, handle equipment safely, and maintain personal and environmental safety.
Know department procedures for calling and responding to codes, reporting incidents, locating MSDS information, and managing hazards and hazardous materials.