Registered Nurse; RN), Emergency Room

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Department: Emergency Room (ER)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: 11:00am - 11:00pm

Reports To: Emergency Department Manager / Director of Nursing

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment. The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for individuals presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions. This role requires critical thinking, rapid decision‑making, and the ability to prioritize care while maintaining a high standard of patient safety and compassion.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and triage using established protocols (e.g., ESI)
• Initiate and manage emergency nursing interventions based on patient condition and physician orders
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital policies and scope of practice
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses, updating care plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Provide rapid response and stabilization for critically ill or injured patients
• Document all patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain readiness of emergency equipment and supplies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings
• Serve as a patient advocate while delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high‑stress, fast‑paced environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively
• Knowledge of emergency nursing standards and best practices
• Proficiency in EMR systems and basic computer skills
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality care

• Current, active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1 year of emergency or acute care experience preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required or within a specified timeframe
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required or within a specified timeframe
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – Preferred
• Trauma certification (e.g., TNCC) – Preferred

• Fast‑paced Emergency Department with exposure to high‑acuity and trauma patients
• Frequent exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and emergency situations
• Requires flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork

• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Ability to lift and move patients (up to 50 lbs. or more with assistance)
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for clinical tasks
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

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