Registered Nurse (RN) ER Seasonal

UHS•Wellington, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellington Regional Medical Center is hiring a seasonal Emergency Room Registered Nurse. The opportunity is described as full-time, 36 hours per week, with full benefits. The posting mentions both a day shift starting at 11 a.m. and a night shift schedule, and says overtime and covering various shifts are available if desired. The RN provides safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy, and provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. Patient-centered care underpins nursing activities, and the nurse is expected to demonstrate the facility’s Service Excellence standards. In the Emergency Department, the RN recognizes stroke signs and symptoms, initiates the stroke alert process, performs NIHSS assessments and bedside swallow evaluations, assists with telemedicine consultations and physician assessments of thrombolytic therapy eligibility, and prepares, administers, and monitors thrombolytic therapy when indicated. The nurse also prepares patients for endovascular treatment as appropriate and maintains patient care in the Emergency Department. Stroke knowledge must be maintained through NIHSS training and at least eight hours of stroke-related training annually. Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed acute care community hospital in Wellington, Florida, and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services. The organization describes a supportive, safety-focused environment and opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, skills diversification, and career advancement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
Current Florida nursing license.
Current BLS certification upon hire.
ACLS, PALS, and/or required specialty training or course completion, or obtain it within three months of employment.
Successfully pass any pre-employment assessments required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time or three years of part-time experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
Apply patient-centered care principles to nursing activities and demonstrate Service Excellence standards.
Recognize signs and symptoms of stroke and initiate the stroke alert process.
Perform NIHSS assessments and bedside swallow evaluations.
Assist with telemedicine consultations and physician examination and evaluation of thrombolytic therapy inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Mix, administer, and monitor thrombolytic therapy when the patient is deemed a candidate.
Prepare patients for endovascular treatment as indicated and assume patient care while in the Emergency Department.
Complete NIHSS training and at least eight hours of stroke-related training annually.
Work 36 hours per week; overtime and covering various shifts are available if interested.