RN- Emergency Services & Psychiatry (Full Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Hospital seeks a dedicated RN for Emergency Services & Psychiatry. The role supports pediatric ER andLevel I Trauma patients and psychiatric care in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, document thoroughly in the EMR, and participate in daily care rounds with the multidisciplinary team. This full-time evening position emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care and adherence to hospital policies and quality

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in Florida or eNLC.
• Active BLS certification required.
• PALS certification required within 2 years of hire.
• CPI certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Level II background check and good moral character.

Responsibilities

• Performs multi-system nursing assessments (head to toe) and manages care plans.
• Discharges planning and patient education consistent with policies.
• Communicates patient progress with physicians and care teams.
• Documents plan of care and ensures safe, efficient care delivery.
• Administers medications following six rights and hospital policies.
• Collaborates in daily care planning rounds and embraces family-centered care.
• Maintains accurate EMR documentation and shift handoffs.

Skills

RN Licensure

BLS

PALS

CPI

Background Check

Job description

Job Description

RN- Emergency Services & Psychiatry (Full Time, Evenings) - 302413

Description

Job Summary

Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the plan of care for Pediatric Emergency and Level I Trauma patients in addition to Psychiatry 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.

Job Specific Duties

• Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes head to toe, vitals, dressing changes, suction, feeding, bathing, and repositioning.
  


• Reviews patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process as per department and hospital policies & procedures.
  


• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition with the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child.
  


• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
  


• Provides nursing care that includes IV site monitoring and troubleshooting, specimen collection, and assists medical team with special procedures.
  


• Follows physician’s orders and administers & reconstitutes medications directed. Adheres to the six rights of medication administration.
  


• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.
  


• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy. Completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record.
  


• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.
  


• Educates patients and their family about disease processes, post treatment home care such as disease, medication, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety.
  


• Promotes an \"error free\" working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies, conducts prevention rounding, & follows up on identified concerns promptly.
  


• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective & efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls, ouch-free procedural pain & reduction of pain.
  


• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments.
  


• Ensures completion of patient admission, history, and assessment. Performs mental health assessment in Psychiatry. Accurately prepares and completes discharge planning as per policies & procedures.

Qualifications

• RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  


• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  


• American Heart Association PALS required within 2 years of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  


• CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute required within 30 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  


• Level II Background Check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ACLS within 1 year of hire and in good standings throughout employment preferred.
  


• Nursing experience in a pediatric emergency room setting strongly preferred.
  


• National certified within 2 years of hire preferred.
  


• Ability to work in an acute care setting, demonstrates strong problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.
  


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills.
  


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  


• Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
  


• Works effectively in a collaborative environment.
  


• Flexible and has a passion for learning.
  


• Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
  


• Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care.
  


• Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per department and hospital policy.

Job

Nursing - Clinical