Pediatric Emergency RN - Specialty II, Fast-Paced Care

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a designated specialty unit at our Hollywood, Florida campus. The role requires strong clinical judgment and adherence to standards of care.

The ideal candidate holds an active Florida RN license, BLS, and relevant certifications; one year of nursing experience is required, with additional pediatric and chemotherapy credentials highly valued.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience required.
• ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate required for RNs administering chemotherapy.
• APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider card within 12 months for pediatric chemotherapy.
• ACLS required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas.
• PALS required for Pediatric areas (except NICU).
• NRP certification required for NICU (if coming from non-NICU background) with 30 days to obtain.
• Fetal Monitoring certification prior to end of orientation.
• RN Fellowship Program requires one year of independent practice; ACLS and BLS required during fellowship.
• Newly licensed RNs have six months to obtain ACLS and/or PALS.

Responsibilities

• Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel.
• May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Evaluates learning needs of the patient and family; provides education as appropriate.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on assessment to optimize outcomes.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Plan of care

Disease knowledge

Organization

Patient & family centered care

Patient safety

Problem solving

Change management

Standards of behavior

Education

Nursing degree

RN License (FL)

BLS Certification

Job description

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering exceptional care throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.

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Summary

*Shift is 12p-12a*

Provides direct patient care in an area designated as a specialty unit in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual and, or psychosocial support needs.Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Evaluates learning needs of the patient and, or family and provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of nursing experience required. Other Information: Department specific credentials - See below-ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RN's administering chemotherapy. APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider card required within 12 months of hire for those RNs administering chemotherapy for oncologic indication within the pediatric setting. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas. PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU.- if RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, they have 30 days from date of hire to obtain PALS.NRP certification required for NICU – if RN is coming from a non NICU background, they have 30 days from date of hire to obtain NRP. Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RNs must be completed prior to completion of job orientation. RN Fellowship Program requires one (1) year of RN independent practice not inclusive of nurse orientation. RN Fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS Certifications. Newly licensed RNs have six (6) months to obtain ACLS and, or PALS. Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 40%
• Dust = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
• Hazardous Medication = 80%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Heating Devices = 40%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Magnetic Fields = 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Radiation = 0%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Sitting = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 40%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Walking = 80%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
  
  

Shift

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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