Registered Nurse Emergency Department PRN

Company: Northwest Medical Center
Location: Pompano Beach
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

Description

SHIFT: PRN

SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Per Diem 0.1

Northwest Medical Center

Margate, Florida

Facility Description:

Northwest Medical Center is a 289-bed medical center and healthcare complex, continuously expanding and incorporating the latest technology in the delivery of care. Awarded the Gold Seal of Approval? from the Joint Commission which indicates our high standards in performance providing the highest level of services to the population to our community.  Northwest Medical Center is also certified by the Joint Commission as primary stroke center and an accredited chest pain center by the American College of Cardiology. We are recognized as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center of Excellence by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.

Our facility continues growing to meet the needs of the community we serve and features expanded capabilities in emergency, critical care, as well as women?s and children?s services. Out state of the art maternity care includes the only Level III NICU in northern Broward County. The breadth and depth of these service lines translates to increased professional opportunities for our colleagues. We invite you to join a dynamic team of dedicated healthcare professionals and explore your grow potential.

Job Description:

The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.  The tasks and responsibilities include:

Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.

Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.

Carries out physician orders.

Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.

Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.

Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.

Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.

Instructs and educates patients and families.

Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Provides age and culturally appropriate care.

Orients and mentors new staff members.

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Florida or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions).

American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and certification.

American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and certification.

American Red Cross or American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support Course (PALS) and certification.

2-3 years of recent ED experience in an acute care facility.

Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Graduate of Nursing School.

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