Registered Nurse-PICU

Halifax Health•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse-PICU is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care using the nursing process. The nurse directs, delegates, and coordinates nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks, consistent with their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels. Care assignments must be appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient population served. The role includes providing individualized, compassionate patient advocacy; coordinating with families, physicians, multidisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments; administering medications; and supporting safe, effective patient care. The nurse is expected to maintain professional and ethical standards, comply with hospital policies and safety programs, and contribute to staff development, research, and quality improvement.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license for the State of Florida.
Degree from an accredited school of nursing; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Completion of general and nursing orientation.
Completion of unit orientation and the unit-specific competency checklist.
Professional interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
Certifications required for the specific unit or area, as specified in the required certification addendum.
Completion of annual competency-based learning modules.
Excellent communication skills when dealing with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and monitor their condition on an ongoing basis.
Assess patient and family learning needs and initiate an individualized teaching plan on admission to support positive outcomes and timely discharge.
Recognize and respond to changes in a patient’s condition.
Document assessment data on admission and throughout care.
Plan and coordinate care based on patient assessments, status, and identified needs.
Involve family members or significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
Implement supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Initiate and verify physician orders.
Use nursing judgment in providing care and organize care according to patient needs and available resources.
Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
Advocate for patients by providing compassionate, individualized nursing care.
Identify priorities for assigned patients and coordinate care activities with ancillary departments.
Direct, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks in accordance with their roles and skill levels.
Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in nursing practice, adhering to Cornerstone standards and the hospital mission and values.
Report to work as scheduled and maintain a professional appearance.
Maintain patient confidentiality and act ethically; follow legal and ethical guidelines in providing care.
Maintain competencies and develop professional and clinical knowledge through continuing education and annual competency-based learning modules.
Assist with staff orientation and professional development.
Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Support research and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Administer medications according to established policies.
Comply with patient safety goals and programs.