Emergency Medicine Registered Nurse (70050)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients ranging from those needing minor treatment to those who are acutely ill at a free-standing outpatient facility offering unscheduled emergency medicine services. The role supports efficient delivery of emergency medicine specialty services and high-quality care. The nurse completes patient orders, triages and discharges patients of all ages, identifies critical needs, manages medications, enters discharge instructions and prescriptions, and performs wound care and related procedures. The position works collaboratively with patients and the care team, delegates duties to PCCs, lab staff, and radiology staff, and supports facility operations. The nurse also follows information security policies and reports on their effectiveness. This is a full-time, on-site position in Orlando, Florida. Travel to other clinic locations and operational activities may be required, with travel listed as up to 30%.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree.
- At least 3 years of recent Critical Care Setting (ICU) experience, including at least 2 years in an Emergency Room or Emergency Department in a hospital or free-standing facility. Less than 3 years of experience may be considered with an internal recommendation.
- Active Florida RN license or compact RN license with authorization to practice in Florida; must convert to a Florida license within 60 days of hire.
- ACLS certification.
- PALS certification.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to perform the duties of an active role in a busy medical environment, including standing, walking, teaching, public speaking, pulling, pushing, and lifting.
- Ability to stand and work up to a 12-hour shift in the facility.
- Advanced English.
- Registered nurses currently employed by or affiliated with medical marijuana clinics are ineligible for hire.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience in an ER setting (hospital or freestanding) is highly preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Complete orders for patients ranging from those needing minor treatment to those who are acutely ill.
- Accurately triage and discharge patients of all ages and identify patients with critical needs.
- Manage medications, including administration, record maintenance, and storage.
- Enter patient discharge instructions and prescriptions accurately into computer software.
- Perform splinting, dressing applications, and wound care.
- Perform EKGs and cardiac monitoring and recognize arrhythmias.
- Prepare for procedures according to organizational protocols, including I&D, suturing, pelvic procedures, lumbar punctures, and chest tubes.
- Communicate positively with team members and patients.
- Delegate duties appropriately to PCCs, lab staff, and radiology staff.
- Initiate pre-MD evaluation orders when appropriate to expedite patient care.
- Use organizational software to access prior patient records and protocols.
- Support the Facility Leader and Nurse Operations Manager as a positive team player.
- Follow information security policies and the management system, contribute to their effectiveness, and report on their performance.
- Travel to support clinic operations across the market, including coverage at other clinic locations, trainings, and meetings as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
