RN Emergency Room

HCA Healthcare•Lehigh Acres, FL

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About The Position

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is seeking an ER Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The nurse will provide clinical expertise to ensure patients receive high-quality, efficient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The role includes managing patient flow from triage through testing and admission, providing general nursing care, instructing patients and families, maintaining records, and administering medications as ordered. The position is offered on a mid shift: 1 p.m.–1 a.m. or 3 p.m.–3 a.m. The hospital describes opportunities for mentorship, clinical education, professional certification support, educational assistance, and career advancement. The position is part of a team focused on supporting one another and delivering patient-centered care.

Requirements

Be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or hold appropriate compact licensure; if holding a compact license, obtain an active Florida RN license within 60 days of hire.
Nursing Diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Obtain American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Obtain American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Obtain current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Critical-thinking, service-excellence, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
PC skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage efficient patient flow, including triage, screening, preparation for examination, general nursing care, testing arrangements, and admissions.
Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Maintain and review patient records, including posting test and examination results.
Administer medications in accordance with physician orders.
Provide clinical expertise to support high-quality, efficient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.