As part of the largest healthcare system in the country, we have more than 15,000 dynamic individuals on the HCA West Florida Division team. Yet we all have one thing in common – a desire to make a difference in the lives and communities we serve.
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is home to the nationally recognized Heart Institute and has served Florida´s Gulf Coast for the last 25 years. Our passion and commitment are reflected in the ongoing recognition our hospital has received.Among notable credits, we´ve been named one of ´America´s Best Hospitals´ in Heart and Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, named a ´Top 100´ hospital seven times according to the HCIA/Solucient, accredited with commendation by the JCAHO, and been ranked a ´Top 100´ cardiovascular hospital five times according to Solucient. In 2006, we received the annual performance achievement award, ´Get with the Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease´ from the American Heart Association.With 290 beds, we offer a spectrum of services seldom found in a small community setting. In addition to our acclaimed Heart Institute, some of our most interesting specialties include: Accredited Chest Pain CenterJCAHO Stroke ProgramCancer Care CenterNeurosurgical ServicesAdvanced Same-Day SurgeryRegional Infusion CenterWound CareAccredited Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment ProgramRegional Center For Orthopaedics & Surgical Services While we bring state-of-the-art care to Florida´s Suncoast, we´re also sensitive to your personal aspirations. That´s why we´re proud to provide a convenient, suburban Gulf Coast location just 45 minutes from the city of Tampa. The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and 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 patient´s 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. Required Job Qualifications include: Current licensure as an RNCurrent certification as American Heart Association ACLS / BLS / PALS Healthcare Provider.TNCC Certification Preferred.5 year ER experience preferredGraduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.