Bridge RN Residency Program starts Nov 9, 2026- Apply Sept 6th thru 14th Only!

Nicklaus Children's Hospital • Miami, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bridge Program is a structured RN Program that provides a comprehensive new RN on-boarding experience in an acute care pediatric setting. Manages and directs nursing care activities, coordinates care planning, collaborates with the clinical and medical staff, and educates patients and their family members on the procedure in a compassionate patient and family centered care environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights.

At Nicklaus Children’s Health System our mission is to provide the best care to every child. Our Bridge Program is specifically designed to support RNs that HAVE worked, but only for a period of less than 6 months in a non-acute care setting (home health, school nursing, case management, etc.) and would be transitioning to the acute pediatric RN role. Standardized onboarding programs are best practice and have been proven to decrease turnover, decrease medication errors, increase engagement and strengthen nursing knowledge and skills which support quality patient care. Nurses are given a thorough orientation through didactic curriculum, interactive online modules, simulation, and hands on training with their preceptors. The result is a gain of increased proficiency and clinical experience across multiple specialties. If selected for this position a commitment of approximately 2 years will be required.

Requirements

• Must have an active Florida RN license (or multi-state including Florida)
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required at time of hire for all external candidates; current NCH employees will have to complete BSN degree within 36 months from start date in RN Horizon role
• Must have worked as an RN, but for a period of less than 6 months in a non-acute care setting.
• 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 - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association PALS - required within 2 years of hire as specified by the department
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - required within 1 year of hire as specified by the department
• American Heart Association ACLS - required within 1 year of hire as specified by the department
• Less than 6 months RN experience in non-acute care environment (OR) with the approval of CNO or designee based on assessed combination of experience, skills/competencies

Nice To Haves

• CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) is preferred.
• National certified preferably within 2 years of hire.
• Functions as an IV champions within 6 months of hire.
• Participates and supports nursing research projects and/or authors/co-authors an evidence-based article within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes head to toe, vitals, dressing changes, suction, feeding, bathing, and repositioning.
• Reviews patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process as per department and hospital policies & procedures.
• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings, changes in the patients' condition with the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Provides nursing care that includes IV site monitoring and troubleshooting, specimen collection, and assists medical team with special procedures.
• Follows physician’s orders and administers & reconstitutes medications directed. Adheres to the six rights of medication administration.
• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate,and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.
• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy. Completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record.
• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Educates patients and their family about disease processes, post treatment home care such as disease, medication, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety.
• Promotes an "error free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies, conducts prevention rounding, & follows up on identified concerns promptly.
• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective & efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls, ouch-free procedural pain & reduction of pain.
• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level