RN- NICU (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for the NICU night shift. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise neonatal patient care, coordinating with physicians and other disciplines to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting plans of care, admitting patients, performing assessments, and providing basic NICU care. Proficient in electronic health records, with a Florida RN license and BLS; NRP within 1 year is required.

Qualifications

• RN license in Florida or eNLC in good standing
• BLS must be active
• NRP certification within 1 year of hire
• Competency assessment at 6 months in Critical Care setting

Responsibilities

• Communicates patient progress and changes in condition to physicians and care team
• Plans, implements, and documents the care plan with other disciplines
• Performs nursing assessments and reassessments as needed
• Provides neonate care (feeding, bathing, diapering, basic care) and monitors devices
• Completes admission history and discharge planning per policy
• Documents in the electronic health record accurately and timely
• Educates patients and families about health needs and treatments
• Follows physician orders and medication administration rights
• Maintains safe environment and handoffs to reduce errors and infections
• Securely manages endotracheal tubes and skin integrity as needed
• Delivers bedside reports at shift change and handles specimens

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Education

Florida RN license or eNLC

BSN (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - RN- NICU (Full Time, Nights) (302108)

Job Description

RN- NICU (Full Time, Nights) - 302108

Description

Job Summary

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Supports and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Manager/Director.

Job Specific Duties

• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings, changes in the patients' condition to the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Completes all nursing assessment of patients. Performs reassessments as per policy when there is a change in the plan of care or an intervention is performed.
• Provides basic nursing care such as feeding, bathing, changing diapers, may start IV, suctioning and repositioning for neonates. Responds to medical equipment in a timely manner.
• Completes patient admission history (spiritual, cultural, developmental, educational/learning, and psychosocial needs) and discharge planning thoroughly and accurately as per policy .
• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation.
• Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health related needs (i.e. disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care etc.).
• Follows physician’s orders and administers medications as directed. Adheres to the six rights of medication administration.
• Promotes a safe \"error free\" working environment by consistently performing thorough hand-offs and infection prevention measures.
• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls from surface, ouch-free procedural pain, reduction of pain, absence of blood borne infections and surgical site infections.
• Secures Endotracheal tubes when applicable per competency and observes of skin integrity for prevention of skin breakdown.
• Provides beside report and patient information at shift change. F: Daily/ T: 10 minutes per patient R:
• Responsible for specimen collection.

Qualifications

• 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
• American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year
• Must complete competency assessment tool upon 6 months of hire date for a Critical Care setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program
• Career Development: National certified preferably within 5 years of hire
• Pediatric Nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely fashion with attention to detail
• Strong time management, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills

Job

Job: Nursing - Clinical