RN ER Full-time
BayCare Health System

Registered Nurse ER Freestanding ED Lakeland Days

Where Expertise Meets Compassionate Care!

Every day, our Registered Nurses deliver a level of excellence and compassionate care to our patients in the ER.

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Positions Details

  • Location: Free Standing ER, 5501 S. Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL
  • Status: Full Time
  • Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
  • Every other weekend requirement
  • On Call: No
  • Always in person

Benefits And Perks For You And Your Family

  • Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Year performance appraisal and team award bonus
  • Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
  • Pet Insurance
  • Community discounts and more
  • AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Requirements

  • RN (Registered Nurse) License
  • Diploma, Associate’s, Bachelor's or Higher in Nursing
  • 1 year registered nurse ER experience
  • BLS certification with the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
  • ACLS certification with the American Heart Association
  • PALS certification with the American Heart Association

The Registered Nurse – Responsibilities And Skills

  • Works in a hospital setting and independently cares for a group of patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards
  • Delegates appropriate patient care activities to other members of the health care team
  • Organizes and prioritizes and updates plan of care in collaboration with patients, family and significant others
  • Identifies patients at risk for injury regarding diagnosis, medication, procedure, age, etc., and prepares room environment
  • Monitor, record, and update care team on patient vitals and assessments.
  • Identifying sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition
  • Responding to medical emergencies for critical patients
  • High emotional intelligence to create a positive patient care experience that includes simplifying medical terminology and concepts to the patient
  • Professional accountability and development

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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