Nicklaus Children's Health System

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Job Summary
Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the plan of care for Pediatric Emergency and Level I Trauma patients utilizing a team-based collaborative multidisciplinary approach. Provides compassionate patient and family centered care, has a passion for learning, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
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<li>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</li>
<li>CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment</li>
<li>PALS - American Heart Association PALS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years</li>
<li>CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year</li>
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Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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<li>ACLS within 1 year of hire and in good standing throughout employment preferred</li>
<li>Nursing experience in a pediatric emergency room setting strongly preferred</li>
<li>Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred</li>
<li>Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care</li>
<li>Effective verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment</li>
<li>Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice</li>
<li>Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy</li>
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Job Specific Duties
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<li>Completes a comprehensive multi-system assessment that includes Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological. Develops a plan of care and conducts reassessments.</li>
<li>Communicates patient's progress (critical findings &amp; condition) with the physician and/or disciplines involved in care. Ensures accuracy through close loop communication with provider.</li>
<li>Provides care such as starting/monitoring IV’s, specimen collection, POC testing, medication administration, and assists medical team with other procedures including sedation as required per policy.</li>
<li>Actively supports patient (1:1 care with critical patients) by transporting the patient to all areas within the hospital for procedures.</li>
<li>Completes bedside hand-off communication at shift change, transfers, and patient reassignments.</li>
<li>Reviews patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning with a focus on an accurate electronic discharge process.</li>
<li>Responds to codes and traumas as needed; documents and takes action according departmental protocols.</li>
<li>Ensures accurate completion of triage documentation including vital signs and patient history as per department and hospital policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Accesses Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes accurate and timely documentation including: radiology workflow, consents, and discharge documentation.</li>
<li>Communicates and documents critical lab results per hospital policy and procedures.</li>
<li>Completes rounding to provide comfort measures, pain assessment and/or reassessment. Plans and carries through on all needs for the patient and family.</li>
<li>Promotes an “error-free” working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as prompted.</li>
<li>Demonstrates and ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use.</li>
<li>Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving hospital-wide CEI/SEI. Completes documentation in a timely manner, &amp; is accountable to regulatory requirements of the DNV &amp; other accrediting agencies.</li>
<li>Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).</li>
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Job
Nursing - Clinical
Department
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-2100-670600
Job Status
Professional

RN Emergency Services (Full Time, Nights)

RN Emergency Services (Full Time, Nights)

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