Registered Nurse (Part Time, Nights)

Tyvan LLC•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides immediate, comprehensive care to patients experiencing acute medical conditions or emergencies. The role includes assessing and triaging patients, providing emergency care to patients of all ages, administering medications, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement care plans. The nurse also oversees support staff, advocates for patients and families through communication and education, maintains infection-control standards, and participates in ongoing education, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. The position requires the physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, frequently stand, walk for up to eight hours, and frequently bend and twist. The work may involve physical-effort injuries, chemical irritants, body fluids, and infectious diseases.

Requirements

Two years of emergency room experience.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for the applicable state.
Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Meet educational requirements appropriate for the age-specific needs of patients, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, and emergency procedures for stabilizing patients of all ages.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds using good body mechanics.
Ability to frequently stand and bend or twist, and to walk for up to eight hours.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrate compassion and understanding when caring for patients in crisis.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Current BCLS/CPR certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Current PALS or ENPC certification.
Current TNCC certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations of arriving patients to determine the severity of their conditions.
Assign triage categories to ensure patients receive timely care based on the urgency of their conditions.
Provide emergency care to neonates, children, adults, and geriatric patients in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
Administer medications accurately while following the five rights of medication administration: right patient, medication, dose, route, and time.
Oversee Emergency Room Technicians and other healthcare support personnel to promote a collaborative and efficient workflow.
Communicate with patients and families, explain procedures and treatment plans, and provide emotional support and education.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent infection and promote patient safety.
Participate in ongoing training, professional development, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Validate clinical skills outlined in the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency.