Registered Nurse- Emergency Department; Deltona

Variable (United States of America) Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Deltona)

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care as per the nursing process. The Registered Nurse is expected to direct, delegate, and coordinate all nursing care provided by the LPN, CNA, Patient Care Companion, and Unit Clerk consistent with their roles, responsibilities, and skill level.

• Registered Nurse – State of Florida
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Completion of general and nursing orientation
• Completion of unit orientation and unit–specific competency checklist
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (refer to required certification addendum)
• Completion of annual competency‑based learning modules (CBL’s)
• Excellent communication skills with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines
• Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times
• Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care
• Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education
• Assists with staff orientation and professional development
• Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives
• Administers medications according to established policies
• Complies with patient safety goals and programs

• Assesses the patient on admission and monitors ongoing condition
• Assesses patient/family learning needs
• Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition
• Documents assessment data on admission and ongoing basis
• Plans and coordinates care based on assessment and identified needs
• Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient
• Initiates individualized teaching plan on admission to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge
• Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes
• Initiates and verifies physician orders
• Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care
• Evaluates patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes
• Organizes patient care based on needs and available resources
• Acts as patient advocate by providing compassionate, individualized care
• Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes
• Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in nursing practice
• Adheres to Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times
• Reports to work when scheduled (refer to Attendance policy)
• Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy)
• Maintains patient confidentiality and ethical conduct at all times
• Supports research and quality improvement initiatives
• Complies with patient safety goals and programs

We value strong, compassionate, and talented medical professionals dedicated to patient care. All candidates must have a valid RN license in Florida and a degree from an accredited nursing program.