RN - Specialty II - Adult/Pediatric Emergency Room - Per-Diem - Nights - FSED Red Road

Memorial Healthcare

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in a designated specialty unit in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. This role is in the Adult/Pediatric Emergency Room at FSED Red Road in Miramar, Florida, on a per-diem night schedule.

The nurse assesses patients, plans and implements care, evaluates outcomes, monitors and communicates patient condition, and coordinates care with other disciplines. The role also includes patient and family education and effective delegation to ancillary personnel. The nurse may precept student nurses and new hires.

The position requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. One year of nursing experience is required. Nursing education from an accredited program and applicable RN licensure and life-support credentials are required. Department-specific credentials apply as described in the posting.

Requirements

• Nursing education from an accredited program.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse license for Florida or a Registered Nurse Compact multistate license.
• ACLS certification is required for emergency department areas.
• Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• BLS certification, as indicated in the listed certification requirements.
• PALS is required for pediatric areas; nurses coming from a non-pediatric background have 30 days from hire to obtain it.
• Newly licensed RNs have six months to obtain ACLS and/or PALS, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the learning needs of patients and/or families and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Effectively delegate patient care to ancillary personnel.
• May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Collaborate across disciplines as needed to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual and/or psychosocial support needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed