RN ER Full-time
Northwest Florida Community Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room, Full Time

Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL 32428, US

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Department: Emergency Room (ER)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: 11:00am - 11:00pm

Reports To: Emergency Department Manager / Director of Nursing

Position Summary

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for individuals presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions. This role requires critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and the ability to prioritize care while maintaining a high standard of patient safety and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and triage using established protocols (e.g., ESI)
  • Initiate and manage emergency nursing interventions based on patient condition and physician orders
  • Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital policies and scope of practice
  • Monitor and evaluate patient responses, updating care plans as needed
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
  • Provide rapid response and stabilization for critically ill or injured patients
  • Document all patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
  • Ensure compliance with infection control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain readiness of emergency equipment and supplies
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings
  • Serve as a patient advocate while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress, fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively
  • Knowledge of emergency nursing standards and best practices
  • Proficiency in EMR systems and basic computer skills
  • Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality care

Education and Experience

  • Current, active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum of 1 year of emergency or acute care experience preferred

Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required or within a specified timeframe
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required or within a specified timeframe
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – Preferred
  • Trauma certification (e.g., TNCC) – Preferred

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced Emergency Department with exposure to high-acuity and trauma patients
  • Frequent exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and emergency situations
  • Requires flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting
  • Ability to lift and move patients (up to 50 lbs. or more with assistance)
  • Manual dexterity and visual acuity for clinical tasks
  • Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and boast an enjoyable, team oriented working environment that offers a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, and a voluntary match 401(k) retirement savings plan.

*Perks for our team:

401K with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

FREE Services with NFCH Providers

A generous PTO plan

Competitive pay

Health and Wellness Discounts

*Details outlining program specifics are available upon request

Job Type:

Full time - 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Pay:

Based on years’ of experience

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

 

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

 

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.


Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, to include undergoing a pre-employment drug screening, and that failure to submit to such screening, the falsification of a screen, or a positive finding on a test will remove the applicant from consideration for employment for one year. 

 

 

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