Emergency Medicine Registered Nurse (68895)

About the Role

This Registered Nurse position performs a variety of nursing duties in caring for patients from minor treatment to acutely ill in a one-of-a-kind, free-standing outpatient facility. The role combines Emergency Medicine Specialty Services with outpatient care to efficiently provide high-quality treatment, aiming to reduce ER visits, hospital admissions, and overall healthcare costs.

Responsibilities

• Complete orders for patients ranging from minor treatment to acutely ill.
• Perform accurate triages and discharges for patients of all ages, identifying critical needs proficiently.
• Manage medication administration, record maintenance, and storage.
• Accurately input patient discharge instructions and prescriptions into computer software.
• Perform quality splinting, dressing applications, and wound care.
• Conduct EKGs and cardiac monitoring, recognizing arrhythmias.
• Prepare for and assist with procedures per organizational protocols (e.g., I&D, suturing, pelvic exams, lumbar puncture, chest tubes).
• Communicate positively with team members and patients.
• Delegate duties appropriately to PCCs, lab staff, and radiology staff.
• Initiate pre-MD evaluation orders to expedite patient care when appropriate.
• Utilize organizational software to reference patient records and protocols.
• Support the Facility Leader (FL) and Nurse Operations Manager (NOM) as a positive team player.
• Follow information security policies and actively contribute to their effectiveness.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 3+ years' recent experience in a Critical Care Setting (ICU) with at least two years in an Emergency Room or Emergency Department (hospital or free-standing). Less than 3 years may be considered with an internal recommendation.
• Active Florida RN License or compact RN license with authorization to practice in Florida. Must convert to a Florida license within 60 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of performing duties expected in a busy medical environment (e.g., standing, walking, teaching, public speaking, pulling, pushing, lifting).
• Ability to stand and work up to a 12-hour shift.
• RNs currently employed by or affiliated with medical marijuana clinics are ineligible for hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in an ER setting (hospital or free-standing) highly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Languages

Advanced English is required. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Travel

Up to 30% travel to support clinic operations across the market. Travel may include coverage at other clinic locations, trainings, meetings, and other operational needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate tools and equipment.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force regularly, 30 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, bend, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Subject to noise levels that may require shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Occasionally exposed to hazardous materials (1-33% of the time).
• Occasionally required to travel to multiple locations for work (e.g., meetings, events, conferences).