RN- Emergency Services (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in the United States seeks a Pediatric Emergency RN to oversee plan of care for critically ill children, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient- and family-centered care, adherence to Magnet standards, and adherence to regulations. Requires Florida or multi-state RN licensure, active CPR/BLS, PALS within 2 years, and CPI within 1 year.

Qualifications

• RN licensure: Florida or Multi-State Compact (eNLC)
• CPR BLS active
• PALS active within 2 years
• CPI active within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive multi-system assessments including Cardiac, Respiratory, and Neurological.
• Communicates patient progress with physicians and involved disciplines with close loop documentation.
• Provides care such as IV starts/monitoring, specimen collection, POC testing, meds administration, and assists with procedures including sedation as required.
• Supports 1:1 care for critical patients and transports within the hospital for procedures.
• Completes bedside hand-off at shift change and during transfers.
• Reviews admission histories and completes discharge planning with accurate EHR documentation.
• Responds to codes/trauma; documents and acts per policies.
• Ensures accurate triage documentation and vital signs history per procedures.
• Accesses EMR for radiology workflow, consents, and discharge documentation.
• Documents critical lab results per policy.
• Completes rounds for comfort, pain assessment, and family needs.
• Maintains an error-free environment with high-quality safe care.
• Uses PPE properly and adheres to safety protocols.
• Meets hospital CEI/SEI standards and regulatory requirements; timely documentation.
• Supervises, observes behavioral health patients; adheres to CPI non-violent crisis intervention strategies.

Skills

ACLS certification

Pediatric ER experience

EMR proficiency

Data interpretation

Verbal & written communication

Collaborative teamwork

Evidence-based practice

On-call coverage

Tools

EMR software

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