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

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a Pediatric Emergency and Level I Trauma nurse to assess, implement, and oversee the plan of care for pediatric patients, including psychiatry. The role emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care in a fast-paced environment and adherence to Magnet standards and Patient Bill of Rights.

The nurse operates under the Nursing Manager/Director and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care and thorough documentation in

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Florida or multi-state compact? (from Florida licensure requirement)
• BLS certification
• PALS within 2 years of hire
• CPI within 30 days of hire
• Level II background check and good moral character

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-system nursing assessments including head-to-toe and vitals.
• Prepare discharge planning per policies and procedures.
• Communicate patient progress and changes with physician and care team.
• Plan and document care in collaboration with disciplines to ensure safe care.
• Administer and reconstitute medications per six rights of med administration.
• Collaborate in daily rounds and promote Family Centered Care.
• Document in electronic health records accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes and home care.
• Support error-free care by following policies and preventive rounds.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

PALS

CPI

EMR

Tools

EMR systems

Job 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

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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

Department:

EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-2100-670600

Job Status:

Professional