RN- Emergency Services & Psychiatry (Full Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

17h

About The Position

The RN assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees plans of care for pediatric emergency and Level I trauma patients, as well as psychiatry patients, using a collaborative, multidisciplinary, team-based approach. The role provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced environment and supports the quality standards of a Magnet-designated hospital and the Patient Bill of Rights. The RN practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and providing direct care, coordinating and documenting care plans, administering medications, communicating patient progress and concerns, and educating patients and families. The RN also completes admission and discharge processes, maintains accurate electronic health records, supports safe care practices, and performs mental health assessments for psychiatry patients.

Requirements

Active, good-standing RN licensure in Florida or a Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) license, maintained throughout employment.
American Heart Association BLS certification, active and in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association PALS certification required within two years of hire and maintained active and in good standing.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required within 30 days of hire and maintained active and in good standing.
Level II Background Check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
Ability to work in an acute care setting and demonstrate problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time-management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Flexibility and a passion for learning.
Ability to apply evidence-based practice principles, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and use it to make patient-care judgments.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification within one year of hire, maintained in good standing.
Nursing experience in a pediatric emergency room setting.
National certification within two years of hire.
Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including head-to-toe and multi-system assessments, vital signs, dressing changes, suctioning, feeding, bathing, and repositioning.
Review patient admission histories and complete admission, history, assessment, and discharge planning processes in accordance with department and hospital policies.
Communicate patient progress, critical findings, and changes in condition to physicians and other disciplines involved in the child’s care.
Plan, implement, and document care in collaboration with other disciplines and services to support safe and efficient care.
Provide nursing care that includes IV-site monitoring and troubleshooting, specimen collection, and assisting the medical team with special procedures.
Follow physician orders, administer and reconstitute medications, and adhere to the six rights of medication administration.
Collaborate and participate in multidisciplinary daily care-planning rounds as appropriate, fostering a family-centered care environment.
Access the electronic health record according to hospital policy and complete accurate, timely documentation.
Discuss the plan of care with patients and families, solicit their input, and communicate their concerns to physicians.
Educate patients and families about disease processes and post-treatment home care, including medications, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety.
Promote high-quality, safe care by following hospital policies, conducting prevention rounds, and promptly following up on identified concerns.
Assess all body systems and support safe, effective, and efficient care, with attention to preventing medication errors and falls and reducing procedural and other pain.
Provide patient information and complete handoffs at shift changes and patient reassignments.
Perform mental health assessments for psychiatry patients.
Provide coverage for on-call assignments in accordance with department and hospital policy.