RN - Midtown UCC (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaushealth; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth is seeking an RN to provide comprehensive care in the Pediatric Emergency/ Urgent Care setting. You will assess, implement, and evaluate plans of care under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director, ensuring evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

The role requires BSN or current enrollment, pediatric ED/UCC/ICU experience preferred, and active certifications (CPR/BLS, PALS, CPI within specified timelines).

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Florida (or eNLC) with active standing.
• CPR/BLS certification in good standing.
• PALS certification required within 2 years of hire.
• CPI certification required within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress and critical findings with physicians and teams; document discharge instructions.
• Complete intake assessments: vitals, weight, height, symptoms, history.
• Delegate nursing care based on staff qualifications and competency.
• Perform intake assessments on emergency patients and follow physician orders.
• Administer medications per orders; follow six rights and monitoring policies.
• Document in the electronic health record within 24 hours and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR/BLS

PALS

CPI

Education

BSN degree

Tools

EMR

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing processes: assessment, implementation and evaluation. Oversees the plan of care, utilizes effective problem solving strategies, and applies evidence based practices. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Provides compassionate and family centered care for Urgent Care Center (UCC) patients. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Job Specific Duties

• Communicates patient's progress including critical findings & changes in condition with physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child. Performs and documents discharge instructions.
• Completes intakes to prepare patient to be seen by the medical team including vital signs, weight, height, symptoms, and history.
• Delegates nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications and competency.
• Performs intake assessment on patients with an emergency condition.
• Performs nursing treatments and follows physician team orders for medication administration, IV hydration, aerosol respiratory support, etc. on assigned patients.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements a transfer to a higher level of care for EMTALA transfers.
• Obtains parental immunization consent for every immunization administered per policy.
• Assists Physician in procedures (I&D, lacerations, sutures removal) as needed.
• Follows physician’s orders, checks labs, tests, and administers patient medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per Medication administration policy.
• Assesses IV sites after removal of IV to check for infiltration and redness.
• Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration, monitoring and reassessment as per hospital Pain Management policy and procedure.
• Asses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation within 24 hours in the patient’s electronic health record.
• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input. Communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Provides education and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs (i.e. disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care, etc.).
• Promotes a safe 'error free' working environment by consistently performing thorough hand-offs (utilizing SBAR) and infection prevention measures.
• Ensures safe/effective/efficient care delivery with emphasis on absence of medication errors & blood borne infections, avoidance of falls from surface, ouch-free procedural pain, & reduction of pain.
• Completes chart reviews observe for Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance.
• Completes charges on all assigned patients.
• Demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use.
• Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI; completes documentation in a timely manner; accountable to regulatory and requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, & ACHA.
• Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).

Qualifications

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 maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• PALS - American Heart Association PALS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Required within 2 years of hire
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute required within 180 days of hire or transfer into the position- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in a BSN degree program.
• 1 year of experience as an RN in a Pediatric ED/UCC or ICU setting preferred.
• Career Development: National certification Certified Pediatric Nurse (i.e. ANCC, CPN, or RNBC) preferably within 5 years of hire.
• PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) completion within two years of hire– maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred.
• Possesses a passion for learning.
• Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.
• Able to float to various urgent care centers as needed while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service.
• Able to pick up on-call assignment per department and hospital policy.

Job

Nursing - Clinical

Department

MIDTOWN OP CTR-UCC NURS-2100-581600

Job Status

Professional