RN- PICU, Ft. Lauderdale (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Florida seeks a professional nurse for the NICU/PICU setting to provide patient-centered care under physician plans. You will assess, administer meds, educate families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The role requires active Florida RN licensure, BLS, PALS within year, NRP and ACLS as specified by the department, plus a commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC).
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing.
• American Heart Association PALS required within 1 year of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year of hire.
• American Heart Association ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• CPI preferred; NPO certified or equivalent is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced pediatric ICU setting.

Responsibilities

• Completes multi-system nursing assessment head to toe, vitals, dressing changes, suction, feeding, bathing, repositioning.
• Reviews admission history and discharge planning per dept and hospital policies.
• Communicates patient progress, critical findings, and changes to physicians and care team.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care with other disciplines.
• Provides nursing care including IV monitoring, specimen collection, and assists with procedures.
• Follows physician orders and administers medications per the six rights.
• Collaborates during daily care planning rounds and supports Family Centered Care.
• Accesses EHR and completes accurate documentation.
• Communicates with patients and families about plan of care and concerns.
• Educates patients and families on disease, home care, medications, treatments, and safety.
• Promotes an error-free environment with high-quality, safe care and timely follow-up.
• Assesses body systems to ensure safe and effective care and reduces pain and falls.
• Performs shift handoffs and coordinates patient reassignments.

Skills

CPI

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Computer literacy

Learning mindset

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic health record

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, renders professional nursing care in accordance with physicians' treatment plans in order to provide for the comfort and well-being of patients. Assesses patients' condition, administers prescribed drugs, provides treatments, observes patients' progress, records pertinent observations and reports reaction to drugs and treatments. Assists physicians with examinations and prepares instruments and equipment for physicians' use. Coordinates care planning, collaborates with the clinical and medical staff, and educates patients and their family members on the procedure in a compassionate patient and family centered care environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights.

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, 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 communicates 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of Nursing
• 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 1 year of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as specified by the department within 1 year of hire
• American Heart Association ACLS as specified by the department within 1 year of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) is preferred.
• National certified preferably within 2 years of hire.
• Functions as IV champions within 6 months of hire.
• 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.
• Computer literate.
• Participates and supports nursing research projects and/or authors/co-authors an evidence-based article within 2 years of hire.
• 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.
• Float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service.
• Coverage for on-call assignments per department and hospital policy.

Job: Nursing - Clinical

Department: FTL PICU-2200-620021

Job Status: Professional