Provides nursing care to an assigned clinical unit under the direction of the Charge Nurse and pursuant to the objectives and policies of Bravera Health Seven Rivers. Knowledge of physiological, psychosocial, and therapeutic components specific to the appropriate triage and prioritizing of patients with real or potential life threatening conditions presenting to the emergency department for care. Responsible for organized systematic reception and categorization of patients ensuring that immediate care is available for the seriously ill or injured patient. Determines priorities confidently and directs patient flow in a high paced environment, while maintaining composure and courtesy to patients and families. May be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by department head or nursing supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (including required licenses/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience):

• Minimum Education: Graduation from an accredited Paramedic program
• Required Experience: Some experience as an EMT or Paramedic
• Required Licensure /Certification Prior to Hire: Current Florida Paramedic license; BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
• Requires PHTLS and/or ITLS certification
• Required Competency: Completion of Red Flag training within 90 days of hire and a Basic Arrhythmia competency within 12 months of hire.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge base requisite to the assessment, triage and assignment of appropriate priority of care for the emergency patient. Visual and hearing senses adequate to assess/detect changes in human physiological condition. Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language. Ability to perform effectively in fast paced, stressful environment

Why Join Bravera Health Seven Rivers?

At Bravera Health Seven Rivers, we know that our employees are the heartbeat of our facility. Since you take great care of our patients, our goal is to take great care of you. We do this through various employee recognition programs throughout the year, creating and cultivating a culture of support and respect, having a hands-on and accessible Administration Team, and offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Our close-knit, supportive atmosphere and our structured employee growth and development programs make Bravera Health Seven Rivers a great place to call home at any stage of your career.

A 128-bed general, medical/surgical acute care facility serving Citrus, Levy and South Marion Counties, Bravera Health Seven Rivers opened its doors in 1978. Bravera Health Seven Rivers is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has earned the Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The medical center also has an innovative alliance with UF Health for stroke care and is nationally recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ in the areas of knee and hip replacement by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.

Through Bravera Health Seven Rivers Pathways education and career development benefits, these help our employees meet their career, educational and financial goals:

• All employees are eligible for student loan refinancing, rate discounts and loan advice for personal or co-signed loans such as for their dependents.
• For most regular full and part-time clinical employees, Bravera Health Seven Rivers will directly pay a portion of loan premiums as long as the employee remains current with payments, offsetting student loan balances up to $20,000 per employee.
• Any licensure or certification renewals our clinical employees are required to have in their current role will now be fully reimbursed unless they are already provided by the hospital.
• We also offer a $5,000 education assistance benefit that can be used for education related to any role within our facility, not just their current position.

Education

• Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

• C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac
• C-AHA ACLS
• L-FL-Paramedic