Emergency Dept Seasonal Registered Nurse

AdventHealth•Charlotte, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients, developing individualized plans of care and setting measurable short- and long-term goals. The nurse completes follow-up assessments and evaluates or modifies care plans based on patient outcomes, interpreting diagnostic data in light of patient age and condition. The role applies nursing knowledge to diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment relevant to the unit’s patient population while following regulatory requirements, infection-prevention precautions, and medication-safety policies. The nurse promotes a positive patient experience through effective communication, hourly rounding, and thorough handoffs with patients, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary team. The role supports team-based care, patient flow, and—when applicable—staff accountability, assignments, conflict resolution, rounding, resource use, and completion of required audits or checklists. The position also participates in practice changes, process-improvement initiatives, and required education, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Organizational and multitasking skills.
Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
Ability to work as a team player within a unit.
Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
EKG knowledge based on patient population and applicable requirements.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
Ability to use abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise plans of care according to outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Familiarity with electronic medical record systems; Cerner preferred.
Two or more years of relevant clinical nursing experience preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

Follow infection-prevention precautions and policies and procedures for medication safety.
Set measurable, achievable short- and long-range patient goals and develop and implement individualized plans of care.
Complete follow-up assessments, evaluate outcomes, and modify plans of care as needed.
Apply knowledge of diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with the unit’s patient population.
Promote an exceptional patient experience through effective communication and hourly rounding.
Communicate with patients, families, and visitors using appropriate techniques, language, and resources for their level of understanding.
Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team and provide thorough handoffs.
Follow the American Nurses Association Scope, Standards, and Code of Ethics; participate in practice changes, process improvement, and required education.
When applicable, manage staff accountability and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Facilitate patient-care team dynamics, patient experience, and patient flow, including managing staff assignments.
Fulfill management responsibilities as applicable, including conflict resolution, patient and staff rounding and communication, resource utilization, handoffs, and required unit audits or checklists.
Assess and interpret diagnostic data relevant to patient age and condition, including lab results, non-invasive monitoring data, and interdisciplinary team notes.
Perform other duties as assigned.