RN - UCC Float Pool (Full Time, Dys)

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

About The Position

Responsible for planning and delivering patient care using the nursing processes of assessment, implementation, and evaluation. Oversees plans of care, uses effective problem-solving strategies, and applies evidence-based practices. Supports the quality standards of a Magnet-designated hospital and the Patient Bill of Rights while providing compassionate, family-centered care to Urgent Care Center (UCC) patients. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. The nurse floats to various urgent care centers as needed while maintaining clinical excellence and high-quality service, and may be required to pick up on-call assignments according to department and hospital policy.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered RN licensure 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.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, maintained in good standing throughout employment; required within 180 days of hire into the position.
BSN degree or current enrollment in a BSN degree program.
PEARS completion within two years of hire, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
Proficiency in computers and electronic medical records is preferred.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and use it to make patient-care judgments.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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 urgent care centers while maintaining clinical excellence and high-quality service.
Ability to pick up on-call assignments according to department and hospital policy.
Passion for learning.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN experience in a pediatric emergency department, urgent care center, or ICU.
National certification as a Certified Pediatric Nurse (e.g., ANCC, CPN, or RNBC), preferably within five years of hire.
Proficiency in computers and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Communicate patient progress, critical findings, and changes in condition to physicians and other disciplines involved in the child’s care.
Perform and document discharge instructions.
Complete patient intakes, including vital signs, weight, height, symptoms, and history, to prepare patients for the medical team.
Delegate nursing care based on staff qualifications and competency.
Perform intake assessments for patients with emergency conditions.
Perform nursing treatments and follow physician-team orders for medication administration, IV hydration, and aerosol respiratory support.
Plan, coordinate, and implement transfers to a higher level of care for EMTALA transfers.
Obtain parental immunization consent for each immunization administered, according to policy.
Assist physicians with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations, and suture removal as needed.
Follow physician orders, check labs and tests, and administer medications as needed.
Adhere to the six rights of medication administration.
Assess IV sites after IV removal for infiltration and redness.
Safely administer analgesics and narcotics, with monitoring and reassessment according to hospital pain management policy and procedure.
Assess the electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and complete accurate, timely documentation within 24 hours.
Communicate with patients and families about the plan of care and solicit their input; communicate patient and family concerns to physicians.
Educate patients and families about health-related needs, including disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, and skin care, and document the teaching provided.
Promote a safe, error-free work environment through thorough SBAR handoffs and infection-prevention measures.
Deliver safe, effective, and efficient care, emphasizing prevention of medication errors and blood-borne infections, falls, and procedural pain, and reduction of pain.
Complete chart reviews to observe for accreditation and regulatory compliance.
Complete charges for all assigned patients.
Demonstrate proper indications for and use of personal protective equipment.
Meet or exceed unit standards for achieving a 95% CEI, complete documentation in a timely manner, and remain accountable to DNV, CMS, DOH, and ACHA requirements.
Provide continuous supervision and observation of behavioral health patients and follow nonviolent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).
Float to various urgent care centers as needed and pick up on-call assignments according to department and hospital policy.