RN- Same Day Surgery (Part Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth is seeking a Registered Nurse in Miami, Florida, responsible for planning and delivering care to Same Day Surgery patients. The ideal candidate will engage in comprehensive patient assessments, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, and uphold quality standards in a Magnet designated hospital. Minimum requirements include RN licensure in Florida and BLS certification. Candidates with a BSN degree or experience in pediatric healthcare surgery settings are preferred. Join a team committed to compassionate and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse RN Licensure within Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• No less than 1 year of experience as an RN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver care utilizing nursing processes.
• Administer medications and ensure safe sedation.
• Educate patients and families on health-related needs.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to positively influence and hold self accountable

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Collaboration skills

Education

BSN degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Cerner

Job 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 practice. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director and has passion for learning, provides compassionate and family centered care for Same Day Surgery patients.

Job Specific Duties

• Supports the Service Recovery Program. Ensures that his/her behavior meets/exceeds acceptable Service Scores as measured by the Service Index (SEI).
• Ensures completion of patient admission history. Prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process accurately as per department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Follows physician’s orders, administers, and reconstitutes medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy.
• Ensures proper and safe sedation administration to patients and monitors recovery as per the Sedation Policy and Procedure.
• Performs reassessments as per policy and when there is a change in the plan of care or when an intervention is performed.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment.
• Communicates the patient’s progress including critical findings and changes in the patient’s condition with the physician. Performs and documents discharge planning per policy.
• Ensures all surgical procedure documentation is obtained, labs, consents, advance directives, custody documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Accesses Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and performs charge reconciliation according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record.
• Communicates and documents critical lab results per hospital policy and procedures.
• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment.
• Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health-related needs (i.e. disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care, etc.).
• Promotes an error free working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as prompted (as per Universal Protocol Policy).
• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments. Utilizes Same Day Surgery checklist.
• Works to meet/exceed standards in achieving a 95% CEI by completing documents in a timely manner & being accountable to regulatory requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH & other accrediting agencies.
• Accountable to optimize first case starts to prevent delay of patient care per departmental goal.
• Performs skin & structural assessment, takes measures to accommodate patient and ensures safe care, while ensuring no medication errors. Performs falls risk assessment & takes appropriate steps.
• 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 & other accrediting agencies.
• Assesses all body systems, ensure safe, effective, and efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls & reduction of pain post-op.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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.
• American Heart Association PALS – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BSN degree preferred or currently enrolled in BSN program (requiring proof) within 6 months of hire.
• A minimum of 1 year experience as an RN preferred.
• Nursing experience in a pediatric healthcare surgery setting preferred.
• Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Cerner preferred.
• Career Development: National Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) and/or certification equivalent within 5 years of hire preferred.
• Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to positively influence, hold self, and others accountable.
• Able to work effectively in collaborative environment.
• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
• Able to float within Surgical Services while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service.