RN- Emergency Services (Full Time, Evenings)

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 an experienced RN to join the Pediatric Emergency and Level I Trauma team. You will assess and manage care for critically ill children in a fast-paced, team-based environment, upholding Magnet standards and patient rights while receiving ongoing education and supervision from Nurse Manager/Director.

The role requires Florida RN or eNLC license, BLS, PALS, CPI certifications, and readiness to provide 1:1 care, on-call coverage, and evidence-based

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license or multi-state eNLC license.
• BLS certification must be active throughout employment.
• PALS certification within 2 years, active and in good standing.
• CPI certification within 1 year, active and in good standing.
• ACLS preferred within 1 year and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive multi-system assessments and develop a plan of care.
• Communicate progress with physician and care team with closed-loop updates.
• Start/monitor IVs, collect specimens, perform POC testing, administer meds.
• Provide 1:1 care for critical patients and transport for procedures.
• Complete bedside hand-offs at shift change and transfers.
• Prepare discharge plans and finalize electronic discharge documentation.
• Respond to codes/traumas per department policies and document actions.
• Ensure accurate triage documentation and vital signs per policy.
• Access EMR and document radiology, consents, and discharge data.
• Document critical lab results per hospital policy.
• Perform rounding for comfort, pain assessment, and follow-up care.
• Maintain an error-free environment with high-quality safe care.
• Demonstrate correct PPE usage and safety practices.
• Meet CEI/SEI standards; comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

ACLS (within 1 year)

Pediatric ER experience

EMR proficiency

Data interpretation

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration in teams

Evidence-based practice

On-call coverage

Education

RN license in Florida or eNLC

BLS certification (AHA)

PALS certification (AHA)

CPI certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Summary

Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the plan of care for Pediatric Emergency and Level I Trauma patients utilizing a team-based collaborative multidisciplinary approach. Provides compassionate patient and family centered care, has a passion for learning, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Minimum Job Requirements

• RN - Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• PALS - American Heart Association PALS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ACLS within 1 year of hire and in good standing throughout employment 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

Job Specific Duties

• 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 IV’s, 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).

Job

Nursing - Clinical

Department

EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-2100-670600

Job Status

Professional