Specialty RN - 12Hr - LRFL ER - US-FL-Lehigh Acres - ED - Emergency Department

Company: Lehigh Regional Medical Center
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Specialty RN - 12Hr - LRFL ER - US-FL-Lehigh Acres



Overview





At Lehigh Regional Medical Center,--our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, Lehigh Regional Medical Center--is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!--Lehigh Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission with the Gold Seal of Approval as a 53-bed acute-care community hospital. The hospital provides specialty care services that include Emergency Services, Cardiology, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics, delivering patient-centered healthcare with dignity and respect for all. For more information visit .






Responsibilities





The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.






Qualifications





EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING --1. Current and valid state RN License. 2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Current PALS (AHA) certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred. 6. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred. 7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 8. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually. --Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below): ----1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current. 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire. 3. Non OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.--We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.-- If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.-- EEO is the Law:--





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