Psych - Partial Year (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

12h

About The Position

Responsible for planning and delivering care using nursing processes of assessment, implementation, and evaluation. The RN oversees the plan of care, applies effective problem-solving strategies and evidence-based practice, and supports the quality standards of a Magnet-designated hospital and its Patient Bill of Rights. The role practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director and provides compassionate, family-centered care for patients admitted under observation status in 2 North and patients admitted to Inpatient Psychiatry. The position involves assessing and caring for patients across medical-surgical, observation, and psychiatric settings; coordinating with families and multidisciplinary teams; documenting care in Cerner; and supporting safe, high-quality care. The RN also coordinates assignments and tasks for Behavior Health Techs and may float to various nursing units.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license in Florida or a Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) license, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association PALS certification required within two years of hire and maintained in good standing throughout employment.
Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention Program certification before the start of Clinical Orientation in Psychiatry, within 30 days of hire, and maintain it in good standing throughout employment.
Level II Background Check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
Strong time management and prioritization skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and use information to make patient-care decisions.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to apply evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
Ability to float to various nursing units while maintaining clinical excellence and high-quality service.
Passion for learning.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree or current enrollment in a BSN degree program.
National certification as a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), preferably within two to five years of hire.
One year of RN experience in a medical-surgical environment for infants.
Experience with diverse cultures and belief systems related to health issues.
Proficiency with computers and electronic health records.
Experience with procedural training for specialties, including urinary catheterization and suctioning.
Leadership experience; rotating charge nurse duties begin after one year.

Responsibilities

Complete patient admissions, histories, and assessments, including mental health assessments in Psychiatry.
Prepare and complete discharge planning according to policies and procedures.
Conduct handoffs with the oncoming RN using SBAR and document in Cerner.
Plan, implement, and document the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines to support safe and efficient care.
Obtain parental consent for every medication administered in Psychiatry, as required by policy.
Provide nursing care including IV-site monitoring, suctioning, specimen collection, G-tube care, and assisting the medical team with procedures.
Follow physician orders and administer medications in accordance with the six rights of medication administration.
Collaborate and round with the multidisciplinary team during daily care-planning rounds, as appropriate, and foster a Family Centered Care environment.
Report critical values to physicians within 30 minutes and document clinician notification in Cerner.
Complete nursing multisystem assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, dressing changes, skin protection, suctioning, feeding, bathing, and repositioning.
Use the electronic health record according to hospital policy and complete accurate, timely documentation within 24 hours.
Communicate and document critical laboratory results according to hospital policy and procedures.
Discuss the plan of care with patients and families, solicit their input, and communicate their concerns to physicians.
Educate families on emergency CPR, reflux precautions, the plan of care, skin care, fall prevention, medication administration and side effects, and medication purpose.
Promote an error-free work environment by providing high-quality, safe care in accordance with hospital policies.
Promote a safe environment for coworkers by placing appropriate isolation and precaution signs on patient-room doors.
Indicate patient allergies in Cerner and place an allergy bracelet on the patient.
Complete incident reports for IV infiltrates, near misses, machine malfunctions involving patients, and falls, documenting the situation.
Ensure appropriate restraint orders, use, documentation, and monitoring as required by sedation policy and procedure.
Inform patients and families about additional resources available to them.
Ensure voluntary consents and/or Baker Acts are current and in good standing.
Coordinate assignments and tasks for Behavior Health Techs.
Educate families about new diagnoses and provide the treatment plan.