Registered Nurse (RN)

Emergency Room (ER)

Full Time Evenings FTE 0.9

HCA Florida Westside Hospital

Margate, Florida

***$20,000.00 SIGN-ON ELIGIBLE***

External candidates only

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 in our community. Northwest Medical Center is also certified by the Joint Commission as a 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 an 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 translate to increased professional opportunities for our colleagues. We invite you to join a dynamic team of dedicated healthcare professionals and explore your growth potential.

Benefits:

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At HCA Florida Westside Hospital, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family's needs. Some of the unique benefits we offer include:

• Student Loan Repayment*

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs*

• Paid Personal Leave

• 401k (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)

• Identity Theft Protection discounts

• Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)*

*If applicable, please refer to the CBA or the local HR office to confirm if this benefit applies to your position

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, and 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 patients' 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

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  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 required
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support Course (PALS) and certification
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages preferred
• Basic computer knowledge
• Proficient in interpreting EKG
• Graduate from a school of Nursing
• One year of Acute Care Nursing experience preferred