RN - Patient Care II - Pediatric IP Rehab - FT - Nights - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in accordance with the applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role is in pediatric inpatient rehabilitation in Hollywood, Florida, on the night shift. The nurse evaluates patient and family learning needs, provides appropriate education, coordinates care across disciplines, plans and implements care based on assessment, monitors and communicates patient condition, and delegates care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.

Pediatric-area nurses must have PALS, except in the NICU. Nurses entering from a non-pediatric background must obtain PALS within 30 days of starting the position. One year of RN work experience is required. The posting lists nursing education from an accredited program, BLS, PALS, and a Florida or compact multistate RN license among the education and certification requirements. Department-specific credential requirements may also apply.

Requirements

• Nursing education from an accredited program.
• One year of RN work experience.
• BLS certification from an accepted listed provider.
• PALS certification from an accepted listed provider for pediatric areas, except NICU; nurses from a non-pediatric background must obtain PALS within 30 days of taking the position.
• Registered Nurse license for Florida or a compact multistate RN license.
• Department-specific credentials may apply: ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate for RNs administering chemotherapy; ACLS for specified ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op, and specialty procedural areas; and fetal monitoring certification for L&D RNs.
• Newly licensed RNs have six months to obtain applicable ACLS and/or PALS and, for L&D, fetal monitoring certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Effectively delegate patient care to ancillary personnel.
• May precept student nurses and new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed