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

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Health System in Florida seeks an experienced RN to assess, implement, and oversee the plan of care for pediatric emergency and Level I trauma patients, and psychiatry patients, in a fast-paced, team-based hospital setting.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document thoroughly in the EMR, educate families, and uphold Magnet standards and the Patient Bill of Rights while adhering to medication safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Florida.
• BLS and PALS per policy.
• Experience in pediatric emergency care preferred.
• CPI within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive nursing assessments including head-to-toe exams and vital signs.
• Prepares and completes discharge planning per department policies.
• Communicates patient progress and critical changes to physicians and care team.
• Plans and documents care in collaboration with multidisciplinary services.
• Administers medications following the six rights and hospital policy.
• Collaborates in daily care planning rounds and promotes family-centered care.
• Accesses EHR and documents timely, accurate patient information.
• Educates patients and families on disease processes, post-treatment home care, and safety.

Skills

Pediatric ER experience

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

On-call coverage

Education

RN Licensure in Florida

BLS Certification

PALS within 2 years

CPI within 30 days

Tools

EMR proficiency

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