Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL

RN- Emergency Services (Part Time, Mid-shift)

Job Summary Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the plan of care for Pediatric Emergency and Level I Trauma patients utilizing a team-based collaborative multidisciplinary approach. Provides compassionate patient and family centered care, has a passion for learning, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. * Schedule: 12:30pm - 1:00am Minimum Job Requirements * RN - Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * PALS - American Heart Association PALS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years * CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * ACLS within 1 year of hire and in good standing throughout employment preferred * Nursing experience in a pediatric emergency room setting strongly preferred * Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred * Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care * Effective verbal and written communication skills * Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment * Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice * Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy Job Specific Duties * Completes a comprehensive multi-system assessment that includes Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological. Develops a plan of care and conducts reassessments. * Communicates patient's progress (critical findings & condition) with the physician and/or disciplines involved in care. Ensures accuracy through close loop communication with provider. * Provides care such as starting/monitoring IV's, specimen collection, POC testing, medication administration, and assists medical team with other procedures including sedation as required per policy. * Actively supports patient (1:1 care with critical patients) by transporting the patient to all areas within the hospital for procedures. * Completes bedside hand-off communication at shift change, transfers, and patient reassignments. * Reviews patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning with a focus on an accurate electronic discharge process. * Responds to codes and traumas as needed; documents and takes action according departmental protocols. * Ensures accurate completion of triage documentation including vital signs and patient history as per department and hospital policies and procedures. * Accesses Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes accurate and timely documentation including: radiology workflow, consents, and discharge documentation. * Communicates and documents critical lab results per hospital policy and procedures. * Completes rounding to provide comfort measures, pain assessment and/or reassessment. Plans and carries through on all needs for the patient and family. * Promotes an "error-free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as prompted. * Demonstrates and ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use. * Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving hospital-wide CEI/SEI. Completes documentation in a timely manner, & is accountable to regulatory requirements of the DNV & other accrediting agencies. * Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).