Registered Nurse- Pediatric Emergency Department

Halifax Health•Daytona Beach, FL

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Department 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 in line with their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels. Care assignments are appropriate to the ages and developmental levels of the patient population served. The nurse delivers individualized, compassionate care; assesses patients and families, identifies needs and changes in condition, plans and coordinates care, implements interventions, and evaluates responses and progress toward outcomes. The role also includes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, medication administration, patient advocacy, documentation, patient and family education, and contributions to safety, quality improvement, and professional development. The nurse adheres to hospital standards, mission, and values, as well as applicable legal, ethical, and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license for the State of Florida.
Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
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.
Excellent communication skills when dealing with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines.
Certifications required for the specific unit or area.
Completion of annual competency-based learning modules.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and monitor and reassess them on an ongoing basis, documenting assessment data.
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 patient condition.
Plan and coordinate care based on assessment findings and identified needs, involving family or significant others as desired by the patient.
Implement supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to patient needs.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and coordinate care with ancillary departments to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Initiate and verify physician orders and administer medications according to established policies.
Use nursing judgment, organize care according to patient needs and available resources, and identify priorities for assigned patients.
Direct, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks according to their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels.
Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
Advocate for patients by providing compassionate, individualized care.
Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in nursing practice and adhere to hospital standards, mission, and values.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow legal and ethical guidelines.
Maintain professional appearance and report to work as scheduled.
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.
Comply with patient safety goals and programs.