RN Emergency Room 1a

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, the RN Emergency Room administers patient care in an acute care setting where patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention care with assessment.

Essential Functions

1. Assess patient needs and develop/revise individualized care plans based on responses and progress toward expected outcomes.
2. Respect diversity by building respectful relationships with team members and patients.
3. Act as a patient and family advocate.
4. Provide age-appropriate care, demonstrating necessary knowledge and skills.
5. Serve as preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or nurse clinician as needed.
6. Collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams for effective planning and management.
7. Model professional behavior, supporting hospital and nursing goals.
8. Understand growth and development principles, assess patient data, and interpret information to meet age-specific needs.
9. Coordinate care and delegate tasks appropriately within the team.
10. Document patient care accurately, meeting all regulatory standards, including assessments, education, medication administration, and treatments.
11. Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and equipment use.
12. Prioritize patient care based on Evidence-Based Practice Standards.
13. Identify and resolve problems effectively.
14. Delegate tasks considering patient needs and team member capabilities.
15. Communicate patient condition and unit concerns effectively to team members.
16. Provide compassionate, therapeutic care environments.
17. Be aware of legal issues and patients' rights.
18. Support onboarding and transition of new staff and students.
19. Maintain regular, punctual attendance per hospital policies and standards.
20. Ensure compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved nursing school.
• Meet all competency requirements for Orlando Health and the specific department.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for specific units; NRP for NICU.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience unless approved by AVP or higher.