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

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

About The Position

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 approach. 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. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Requirements

Active, good-standing RN license in Florida or a Multi-State Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) license, maintained throughout employment.
American Heart Association BLS certification, active and in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association PALS certification within two years of hire, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification within 30 days of hire, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
Level II Background Check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
ACLS within one year of hire and in good standing throughout employment is preferred.
Ability to work in an acute care setting and demonstrate problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate 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, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and use it to make patient-care judgments.
Ability to provide coverage for on-call assignments in accordance with department and hospital policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete nursing multisystem assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, dressing changes, suctioning, feeding, bathing, and repositioning.
Review patient admission histories and complete admission, history, and assessment documentation.
Prepare and accurately complete discharge planning according to department and hospital policies and procedures.
Communicate patient progress, critical findings, and changes in condition to physicians and other care-team disciplines.
Plan, implement, and document plans of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services.
Provide nursing care including IV-site monitoring and troubleshooting, specimen collection, and assistance with special procedures.
Follow physician orders and administer and reconstitute medications while adhering to the six rights of medication administration.
Collaborate and round with multidisciplinary teams during daily care-planning rounds, as appropriate, and foster a family-centered care environment.
Access the electronic health record independently in accordance with hospital policy and complete accurate, timely documentation.
Communicate with patients and families about plans of care, solicit their input, and convey concerns to physicians.
Educate patients and families about disease processes and post-treatment home care, including medications, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety.
Promote a safe, high-quality, error-free work environment by following hospital policies, conducting prevention rounds, and promptly addressing identified concerns.
Assess all body systems and support safe, effective, and efficient care, emphasizing medication-error prevention, fall avoidance, pain reduction, and pain-free procedures.
Provide patient information and complete handoffs at shift changes and patient reassignments.
Perform mental health assessments for Psychiatry patients.