Nurse - Emergency Dept - 36 hr shifts!

(Job Id W161738)
Posted on 6/28/2010
Location:

Jacksonville, FL


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $20.00 to $28.00/hr , $42000.00 to $58000.00/year
Degree: Associate of Science
Job Description
Jacksonville, a metropolitan center of over one million people, is a friendly and comfortable place - a coastal community of neighborhoods as unique as the people who live in them. From luxury condo high-rises, to grand historic homes, to custom-built new communities in every style imaginable, there is a place for you to feel at home.

Outdoor activities abound, with 68 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, 300 miles of river and every imaginable typography in-between. Add to that our year-round fantastic climate and our low cost of living - Jacksonville is the most affordable city in Florida - and theres no wonder why this region keeps growing. With a bevy of top companies to choose from and new ones moving into the community daily, Jacksonville offers ample employment opportunities, has an attractive housing market, and a world class climate; four seasons without snow.

Our hospital is a licensed, 200-bed facility with clinical services that reflect the warmth and personalized atmosphere of a small-town hospital, with the sophistication and cutting-edge technology commonly found only in much larger urban hospitals. At the heart of healthcare at our hospital is the desire to offer access to a broad range of high-quality services - from behavioral health to oncology and cardiac care. And our goal is not only to meet the expectations of those we serve, but also to exceed them every single day.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. Must have Registered Nurse FL license, BLS, ACLS Preferred. We are offering 36 hour shifts, Days or Evenings!

Emergency Department RN responsibilities include:

Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
Carries out physician orders.
Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Instructs and educates patients and families.
Assesses and coordinates patients discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

We offer a great place to work, excellent salaries, benefits and relocation assistance. Contact us before this job is filled.