Pediatric ER Trauma RN - Fast-Paced Family Care

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Health System in Florida seeks a Pediatric Emergency Nurse to assess, implement, and oversee care for critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced Level I trauma setting. You will work in a Magnet-designated hospital emphasizing family-centered care and evidence-based practice.

Under Nursing leadership, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage IVs, medications, and procedures, and ensure accurate EMR documentation and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 1 year of hire and in good standing preferred
• Nursing experience in a pediatric emergency room setting strongly preferred
• Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
• Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice
• Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy

Responsibilities

• Completes a comprehensive multi-system assessment that includes Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological. Develops a plan of care and conducts reassessments.
• Communicates patient's progress (critical findings & condition) with the physician and/or disciplines involved in care. Ensures accuracy through close loop communication with provider.
• Provides care such as starting/monitoring IVs, specimen collection, POC testing, medication administration, and assists medical team with other procedures including sedation as required per policy.
• Actively supports patient (1:1 care with critical patients) by transporting the patient to all areas within the hospital for procedures.
• Completes bedside hand-off communication at shift change, transfers, and patient reassignments.
• Reviews patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning with a focus on an accurate electronic discharge process.
• Responds to codes and traumas as needed; documents and takes action according departmental protocols.
• Ensures accurate completion of triage documentation including vital signs and patient history as per department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Accesses Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes accurate and timely documentation including: radiology workflow, consents, and discharge documentation.
• Communicates and documents critical lab results per hospital policy and procedures.
• Completes rounding to provide comfort measures, pain assessment and/or reassessment. Plans and carries through on all needs for the patient and family.
• Promotes an “error-free” working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as prompted.
• Demonstrates and ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use.
• Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving hospital-wide CEI/SEI. Completes documentation in a timely manner, & is accountable to regulatory requirements of the DNV & other accrediting agencies.
• Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).

Education

RN Licensure - Florida / eNLC

CPR BLS

PALS

CPI

Job description

Nicklaus Children’s Health System in Florida seeks a Pediatric Emergency Nurse to assess, implement, and oversee care for critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced Level I trauma setting. You will work in a Magnet-designated hospital emphasizing family-centered care and evidence-based practice.

Under Nursing leadership, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage IVs, medications, and procedures, and ensure accurate EMR documentation and discharge planning.