Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating as per the nursing process.

• Assesses the patient on admission and monitors the patient on an ongoing basis.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition.
• Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and identified needs.
• Involves family or significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
• Initiates individualized teaching plans to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge.
• Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
• Collapses with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Initiates and verifies physician orders.
• Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care.
• Evaluates patients or families’ response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources.
• Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, individualized to meet the special needs of each patient.
• Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of professional nursing practice.
• Adheres to the organization’s Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times.
• Reports to work when scheduled.
• Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image.
• 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 through continuing education.
• Assists with staff orientation and professional development.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Administers medications according to established policies.
• Complies with patient safety goals and programs.

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Florida.
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing; bachelor degree preferred.
• Completion of general and nursing orientation.
• Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist.
• Professional interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Certifications as required by the specific unit/area.
• Completion of annual competency-based learning modules.
• Excellent communication skills in dealing with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines.