RN - Miramar UCC (Full Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital in Miramar is seeking an experienced RN to join the Urgent Care Center (Evenings, full-time). You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using nursing processes, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and provide family-centered care for pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include obtaining vitals, administering meds, assisting with procedures, documenting in EMR within 24 hours, and ensuring safe, high-quality care aligned with Magnet standards.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Florida or compact (eNLC) with active status.
• BLS certification current; PALS within 2 years of hire.
• CPI certification within 180 days of hire or transfer.
• BSN degree or current enrollment in BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing processes.
• Communicate patient progress to physician and care team; discharge instructions.
• Perform intakes, obtain vitals, weigh, document in EMR.
• Administer medications per six rights and physician orders.
• Assist with procedures (I&D, lacerations, sutures) as needed.
• Coordinate transfers for higher level of care; EMTALA considerations.
• Document within 24 hours in the patient’s EMR; SBAR hand-offs.
• Educate patients/families on health needs and ensure safety.
• Float to other UCCs as needed; participate in on-call per policy.

Skills

RN Licensure Florida or eNLC

BLS CPR

PALS within 2 years

CPI within 180 days

BSN or in BSN program

Pediatric ED/UCC/ICU experience

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN degree or enrolled in BSN

Job description

Job Description - RN - Miramar UCC (Full Time, Evenings) (302148)

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

• 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.