Location: Palatka, Florida
Job Title: ER Registered Nurse
Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
Job Summary:
Provides high-quality, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional patient care with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, symptoms, and vital signs
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered
- Develop and modify patient care plans based on response and physician guidance
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure optimal outcomes
- Interpret diagnostic tests and assess patient conditions
- Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and self-care
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of medical equipment
- Delegate and supervise support staff as appropriate
- Assist with exams, procedures, admissions, and discharge planning
- Promote infection control and patient safety standards
- Support training and development of staff and students when needed
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of acute care ER experience required
- Active Florida RN license or compact license (Florida license required within 60 days of relocation)
- BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
- ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire
- PALS certification required within 30 days of hire
- Associate Degree in Nursing required
Schedule:
- Nights (rotating weekends)
- Evenings (rotating weekends)
Setting:
- Acute care hospital
- 99-bed facility
- 24-hour emergency department
- Includes ICU and cardiac catheterization lab
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Prescription, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition assistance and student loan support
- Paid time off and family leave programs
- Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
- Employee wellness and counseling resources
- Childcare, eldercare, and lifestyle support services
- Discounts and financial planning resources
- Adoption assistance and fertility benefits