Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Company: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Description

**Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus for Eligible Applicants** (Must have 1+ year of Acute Care RN experience to qualify)



At HCA Healthcare, we are all caregivers. Your ability to make a difference with our patients is at the foundation of all that we do. For over 50 years, HCA has been committed to our patients and to our employees. If you are interested in joining a team where patient focus is number one, apply now!



Do you want to be a part of a family and not just another employee? Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application today and find out what it truly means to be a part of a team.



You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professional like you to be a part of our ER team. Join us in our efforts to better our community!



At HCA, you have options. You can choose from a variety of benefits to create a customizable plan. You have the ability to enroll in several medical coverage plans including vision and dental. You can even select additional al la carte benefits to meet all your needs. Enroll in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401k, and flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.


Emergency Services Unit

Whether its chest pain, broken bones or a deep cut that needs stitches, we're prepared to take care of your medical needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our board-certified Emergency physicians, physician assistants, nurses and paramedics are trained to handle any medical crisis. We are committed to providing immediate, expert care for children and adults.

Bed count: 18 beds
Types of Cases Commonly Seen: Stroke, Abdominal pain, Chest Pain, among others
Approximate Number of Patients Annually: 18,000
RN to patient ratio: 1:4 in Main; 1:6 in Fast track
Skill Mix: Registered Nurses and Paramedics, Unit Coordinator/Secretary
Major Equipment Used: Alaris pumps
Schedules: 12- hour shifts
Dress code: Scrubs (individual provides their own)
Complete computerized charting ("Electronic Health Record") for patient assessment and care documentation via Meditech
Electronic medication administration record (eMAR) is used for the delivery of all medications provided to patients and has significantly reduced errors associated with the administration of medication hospital-wide

Position Description
The Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room oversees and directs the care of all patients presented to the Emergency Department and provides nursing care for a wide spectrum of illnesses and injuries including lifesaving procedures in all types of emergency and trauma situations to chronic medical problems, minor illnesses and injuries. The RN serves as the primary nurse leading the collaboration of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Oversees and directs the care of assistive personnel, maintaining final accountability for the care given to assigned patients. When the need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.



Healthcare Corporation of America (HCA) is a community of 94,000 Registered Nurses and 38,000 active physicians. We have over 1,900 facilities ranging from hospitals, freestanding ER's, ambulatory surgery centers, and urgent care clinics. Our facility based staff continues to raise the bar in patient care. Ten HCA hospitals have been named in IBM Watson Health's top 100 best-performing hospitals based on patient satisfaction and operational data.



South Tampa Hospital, 183 beds, has been providing comprehensive healthcare services for residents of south Tampa for more than 40 years.Recent renovations and the addition of state-of-the-art technology has kept the hospital modernized to provide high-quality medical care, including emergency medicine, diagnostic procedures, surgery, outpatient therapies and acute care for hospitalized patients. With a high caliber medical staff and a team of caring, skilled employees, it's no wonder South Tampa Hospital has a long-standing reputation for excellence.



If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified, you will hear from one of our recruiters. We are actively interviewing so apply today!



We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.










Requirements



A nursing diploma or ASN - BSN preferred.
A current Florida State Registered Nurse license.
Previous RN ED (ER) experience is highly desired.
CEN is a plus.
Recent basic EKG course completion.
NIHSS and CPI course completion preferred; within 30 days of hire.
Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS & ACLS certifications) and PALS certification
Lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills.

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