RN

Job Description

Job Description

About Hendry Regional Medical Center:

We Are Different!

Hendry Regional Medical Center is THRIVING! We have infused our culture with a focus on positivity for our teams. We know that a Healthy-Happy Workforce creates positive outcomes. Our banner is THRIVE!

T-Trust

We are committed to establishing trust at all levels, understanding that this is the foundation for all human relationships.

H-Honest-Authentic Communication

We understand the importance that communication plays in healthcare-but more importantly the ability to communicate-honestly and authentically is paramount for creating a healthy workforce.

R-Respect

It is not just a word-it is an expectation to give, and receive respect, at every level of our organization.

I-Innovation and Inclusion

We promote inclusion, and embrace understanding that the diversity of inclusion leads to the surprise of innovation! We have great thinkers with great ideas!!

V-Vulnerability

Vulnerability is a critical ingredient in creating trust. We support the effort, even if the outcome is different than expected. We understand the learner-is also a trier which means they don’t always succeed, but they always learn! We are here for each other first!

E- Expectation/Excellence

Our expectation is always to provide excellence-this extends first to each other, by creating a healthy-happy workforce. We provide an environment that Help Our People to THRIVE by creating JOY at Work!

 

POSITION PURPOSE

To coordinate the total nursing care for patients of the Emergency Department in a safe, cost-effective manner consistent with established standards and current hospital policies and procedures. Act as a liaison to facilitate patient care between patients, family members, providers, and other relevant persons.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Staff Nurse

1. Currently licensed as a professional Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or Multi-State Compact Licensed.
2. Demonstrated proficiency in all areas of patient care pertaining to patient population.
3. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. Newly graduated registered nurses or new nurse to emergency department setting must obtain ACLS and PALS certification within the first 90 days of employment or assignment to the unit. Certifications are only accepted from The American Heart Association.
4. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nurse degree.
5. High School Graduate or GED equivalent from a Florida Department of Education accredited program. 
6. Strong customer service skills and ability to multi-task while working in a high-volume work environment..
7. Able to work effectively with team members, supervisors, providers, patients and their families to accomplish team goals.
8. Ability to plan, organize and perform job associated tasks to completion. Willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate patient needs.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of computers and proficiency in the use of an electronic health record system, CPSl/Evident preferred. Knowledge of web-based programs and Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Formulates appropriate nursing diagnosis and establishes patient outcomes in a plan of care.
• Accepts assignments based on competency, and participates in committee/project work as requested by Director.
• Assesses patient teaching needs and participates in teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals as indicated. 
• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills related to the Emergency Department.
• Follow ENA Guidelines for clinical, competency, staffing, and care of the patient. 
• As a core member of the "Stroke Alert Team", maintains up to date stroke education at a minimum of four (4) hours annually.
• Performs B.E.F.A.S.T. (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time) Assessments on patients presenting with Stroke-like symptoms.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the STEMI Alert Process, Chest Pain Protocols, NSTEMI Protocols.
• Ability to set up and perform telemedicine consults for Neurology & Cardiology
• Acts as a liaison between patients, providers, nursing and other departments to facilitate a collaborative practice in the provision of quality patient care.
• Uses the principles of AIDET to exceed customer expectation at every encounter with all customers.