Registered Nurse (RN) ER Westlake

Registered Nurse (RN)

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all. Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Our nursing teams feature a top-of-license approach utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs & Clinical Managers all dedicated to patient safety and quality care. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Job Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. BSN preferred. Requires a minimum of 2 years emergency room experience. One to three years supervisory experience preferred. BLS, ACLS, PALS (current upon hire) TNCC (within 6 months of hire) Current Florida nursing license. Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

Role and Assumes shift responsibility and accountability for the planning and provision of direct and indirect nursing care to the patient, family, care partner and appropriate others. Coordinates multi-disciplinary team members, directs and facilitates nursing staff in obtaining safe, optimal health care outcomes. Supports activities that meet the facility vision, mission and goals. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Performs all roles and responsibilities of the ED nurse and responds to Inpatient Stroke Alerts. Assists the ED physician with patient evaluation, assists the ICU nurse with initiation of thrombolytic therapy (mixing, administration and monitoring) and preparation of patient for Endovascular treatment as indicated. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the NIHSS training and a minimum of 8 hours of stroke related training annually.

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