RN- Same Day Surgery (Part Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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.
Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Cerner preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Supports the Service Recovery Program and ensures behavior meets/exceeds acceptable Service Scores.
Ensures completion of patient admission history and accurately completes the discharge planning process.
Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services.
Follows physician’s orders, administers medications, and reconstitutes when needed, adhering to the six rights of medication administration.
Ensures proper and safe sedation administration and monitors recovery.
Performs reassessments as per policy and when there is a change in the plan of care or intervention.
Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment.
Communicates patient’s progress, including critical findings and changes in condition, with the physician.
Ensures all surgical procedure documentation, labs, consents, advance directives, and custody documentation are obtained in a timely and accurate manner.
Accesses Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and performs charge reconciliation, completing accurate and timely documentation.
Communicates and documents critical lab results per hospital policy.
Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care, solicits input, and communicates concerns to the physician.
Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings regarding health-related needs.
Promotes an “error free” working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care.
Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments using the Same Day Surgery checklist.
Works to meet/exceed standards in achieving a 95% CEI by completing documents in a timely manner and being accountable to regulatory requirements.
Optimizes first case starts to prevent delay of patient care.
Performs skin & structural assessment, takes measures to accommodate patients, ensures safe care, and prevents medication errors. Performs falls risk assessment and takes appropriate steps.
Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, and efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls & reduction of pain post-op.