Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Looking for RN- Medical Surg/ Observation/ Psychiatry (Full Time, Night shift) at Opa Locka, FL Full Time

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. Provides compassionate and family center care for the patients admitted under observation status in 2 North.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

•  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 PALS required within 2 years of hire date – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
•  American Heart Association BLS – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
•  Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
•  Level II Background Check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•  BSN degree or currently enrolled in a BSN degree program
•  Career Development: National certification Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) preferably within 2 -5 years of hire
•  1 year RN experience in a medical surgical environment for infants preferred
•  Previous experience with diverse cultures and belief systems around health issues is preferred
•  Possess proficiency in computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred
•  Analyzes and interprets data; utilizes information to make decisions regarding patient care
•  Strong time management and prioritization skills
•  Effective verbal and written communication skills
•  Experience with procedural training process for specialties: urinary cauterizations, suctioning
•  Leadership experience preferred (will take on rotating charge nurse duties after a year)
•  Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment
•  Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice
•  Able to float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service
•  Possesses a passion for learning

Job Specific Duties

•  Ensures completion of patient admission, history, and assessment. Performs mental health assessment in Psychiatry. Accurately prepares and completes discharge planning as per policies & procedures.
•  Conducts handoff with oncoming RN utilizing SBAR; documents in Cerner.
•  Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care (i.e. high risk of fall) in collaboration with other disciplines to assure safe and efficient care.
•  Obtains parental consent for every medication administered in Psychiatry, per policy. 
•  Provides nursing care that includes: IV site monitoring, suctioning, specimen collection, g- tube care, and assists medical team with specific procedures.
•  Follows physician’s orders and administers medication. Adheres to 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.
•  Accountable for reporting critical values to the physicians within 30 minutes and documents a clinician notification in Cerner.
•  Completes all nursing multi-system assessment to include: head to toe, vitals, dressing changes, applies protective skin barrier, suction, feeding, bathing and repositioning.
•  Accesses 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 and documents critical lab results per hospital policy and procedures.
•  Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input. Communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
•  Educates family on emergency CPR, reflux precaution, plan of care, skin care, falls prevention, medication administration/side effects, and purpose of medication.
•  Promotes an “error free” working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as per hospital policies.
•  Responsible for providing a safe environment for co-workers by placing isolation/precaution signs (droplet, contact, or airborne) on door.
•  Responsible for indicating allergies for patients via Cerner and placing bracelet on patient.
•  Creates incident reports for IV infiltrates, near misses, malfunction of machine on patients, and/or falls, documenting the situation.
•  Ensures appropriate restraint orders, use, documentation, and monitoring as required by Sedation policy and procedure.
•  Communicates with patient and family on additional resources available to the patient. 
•  Ensures voluntary consents and/or baker acts are up to date and in good standing.
•  Coordinates all assignments and tasks for Behavior Health Techs.
•  Educates families regarding new diagnosis and provides treatment plan.

Job :

Nursing – Clinical

Primary Location :

Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Main Hospital Campus

Department :

2 NORTH-2100-620000

Job Status

:Full Time